RESEARCH GRAPHIC ORGANIZER

Use these questions to guide you as you take notes.

Add your own questions as well.

Store this graphic organizer, with your notes and printouts, in the manila unit folder.

Time Frame for Research : 4 class periods in library/media center

1 period to review materials and select peer editor; 3 periods to research;

I. BIOGRAPHICAL BACKGROUND

What were the formative experiences in the president's early life and young adulthood?

Did wealth, position or family background influence the politics or career of president?

II. POLITICAL CAREER

Search for events that led to an involvement in politics or influenced the man's stand on an issue.

Describe the political career of your President.

What elected offices did he hold ?

How did he gain the support of his party ?

What were the campaign issues of the day ?

Consider how the issues were the same or different from the issues of today.

III. CHALLENGES OF THE PRESIDENCY

Identify and describe the biggest problems or issues faced by this president.

How did this chief executive address these issues or solve these problems ?

How did others view this president ?

Was he a popular chief executive ? Did the American people support his actions ?

Did Congress support this President ? If not, explain why.

Did this president forge positive relationships with foreign nations ? Give examples.

What rating would HISTORIANS give this president on a scale of 1-10 ? Why ?

Other questions which you feel are important :