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?