The 1793 Yellow Fever Epidemic in Philadelphia

Start with the Sedition Act sheet so students know the party conflict, then read Jefferson's address. Use the yellow fever map and the Barbary argument to round out the period.

Match 1793 Philadelphia places such as the Arch Street wharf and Bush Hill to a fever map. The directions on the page read: Read the passage. Then answer items 1 to 3. Circle the letter for item 1. An answer key is included.

Yes, both. We made it for 8th grade A New Nation Grows, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.

Many of those charged were Democratic-Republican editors. Congressman Matthew Lyon was jailed four months and fined $1,000 for criticizing the government.

Yes. Tripoli's ruler signed a receipt for 40,000 Spanish dollars plus watches, rings and cloth under the treaty of 1796 to 1797. The argument sheet asks whether the nation should have paid or fought.

For the first time, power passed from one party to another when Thomas Jefferson defeated John Adams. The House of Representatives settled a tie between Jefferson and Aaron Burr.