CHAPTER 20

§§ 207, 208.--a. Compare carefully the principles of the Federalists and the Republicans. Which party would you have joined had you lived then? Why? Which ideas prevail to-day?

b. Discuss Jefferson's views as to the value of newspapers.

§§ 209-212.--a. Why did the Republicans sympathize with the French Revolution?

b. How was the action of the Republicans regarded by Washington? By Hamilton?

c. Why did Washington issue the Proclamation of Neutrality?

§ 213.--a. What is the difference between a tax laid by a tariff on imported goods and an internal revenue tax?

b. How was the rebellion suppressed? Compare this with Shays's Rebellion.

§§ 214-216.--a. State the reasons for the trouble with Great Britain. How was the matter settled?

b. Explain the trouble over the traffic on the Mississippi.

c. How was this matter settled?

§ 217.--a. Why did Washington decline a third term?

b. What are the important points in his Farewell Address?

c. How far has later history proved the truth of his words?