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SSUSH6Early Presidential Challenges

Analyze the challenges faced by the first five presidents and how they responded.

Appears in: Social Studies, High School

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Expectations

  • SSUSH6.a

    Examine the presidency of Washington, including the precedents he set.

  • SSUSH6.b

    Explain the presidency of John Adams including the Sedition Act and its influence on the election of 1800.

  • SSUSH6.c

    Explore Jefferson's expansion of presidential power including the purchase and exploration of the Louisiana Territory.

  • SSUSH6.d

    Explain James Madison's presidency in relation to the War of 1812 and the war's significance in the development of a national identity.

  • SSUSH6.e

    Explain James Monroe's presidency in relation to the Monroe Doctrine.

Georgia Milestones coverage

  • US History (EOC) · New Republic through Reconstruction

    New Republic through Reconstruction

    about 20% of the test · 9 points These points are shared with other standards, so count them once and never add them up per standard.

Source: Georgia Standards of Excellence, published by the Georgia Department of Education at case.georgiastandards.org.