★ U.S. History 1600–1877 DBQ Series · #5 · Coming soon

Hamilton vs. Jefferson DBQ

Hamilton or Jefferson: whose vision was better for the new nation?

Hamilton or Jefferson: whose vision was better for the new nation? Students read both men's opinions on the national bank, Hamilton's plan for manufacturing, Jefferson's farmers, and Washington's warning about parties.

Grade 8U.S. History 1600–1877Google Slides3 class periodsComing soon

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What's included

Teacher presentation (15 slides) with speaker notes
Full DBQ packet (25 pages) with documents, organizers, writing task, rubric and answer key
Scaffolded version (7 pages)

The documents

Hamilton's Opinion on the National Bank (1791)
Jefferson's Opinion Against the National Bank (1791)
Hamilton's Report on Manufactures (1791)
Jefferson on Farmers, Notes on the State of Virginia (1787)
Washington's Farewell Address (1796)
Comparing the Two Parties (1790s)

Good to know

Class time: 3 class periods
Format: Editable Google Slides
Answer key: Included

Standards: KAS Grade 8: 8.C.PR.2, 8.E.MA.1, 8.H.CH.6, 8.H.CO.2, 8.I.Q, 8.I.UE, 8.I.CC