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8th History-Chapter 9
Launching the New Government 1789-1800
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8th Grade
11/03/2009

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Inauguration
Definition
President takes the oath of office
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Judiciary Act
Definition
1795 law that created the Structure of the Supreme Court
Term
1st Chief justice of the Supreme Court
Definition
John Jay
Term
members of the 1st cabinet
Definition
Adams- V.P, Hamilton - Sect. of Treasury, Jefferson - Sect. of State, Knox - sect. of war , Randolf - attorney Gen.
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Bond
Definition
a certificate of repayment
Term
why were Jefferson and Madison against bank of US
Definition
not in constitution
would hurt the poor
Gives federal government to much power
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Hamilton's plan for the economy
Definition
Tax on Whiskey
Bonds
Federal Bank
Fed. Govt. pays debt
Term
Speculator
Definition
risky investor who hopes to make a large profit
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Whiskey Rebellion
Definition
PA farmers refuse to pay Hamliton's tax
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The compromise to Hamilton's plan
Definition
Hamilton's plan is used
Capital is move to Washington, D.C.
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Tariff
Definition
tax on foreign goods
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neutral
Definition
not taking sides in a conflict
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French Revolution
Definition
Attack on the Bastille that destroyed the monarchy
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Hamilton / Adams view on the French Revolution
Definition
Democracy cannot be created through violence
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Jefferson's view on French Revolution
Definition
French have right to use violence to win their freedom
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Foreign Policy
Definition
Actions that a nation takes in relation to other nations
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Jay Treaty (3 things)
Definition
1. Britain pays damages for seized American ships 2. Britain gives up forts it still has in the west 3.America pays its debts to Britsh merchants
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Washington's Farewell Address
Definition
Don't get involved in foreign affairs.
Avoid political parties.
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Jefferson interprets the Constitution
Definition
National Bank would give wealthy too much power. Unconstitutional
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Hamilton interprets the Constitution
Definition
Constitution gave Congress power to make all laws. Bank necessary for govt to collect taxes and pay bills
Term
Federalist Party
Definition
Wanted a strong Federal Government.
Led by Hamilton.
Wealthy and well educated should lead nation.
Strong central government.
Manufacturing, shipping and trade.
Loose interpretation of Constitution.
Pro-British.
National Bank.
Protective tariff
Term
Democratic-Republican Party
Definition
Small farmers, artisans and some wealthy planters.
Led by Jefferson.
People should have political power.
Strong state government.
Agriculture.
Strict interpretation of Constitution.
Pro-French.
Opposed National Bank.
Opposed Protective tariff.
Term
Change in American relationship with France after Adams becomes president
Definition
French object to Jay's Treaty.
French seize American ships.
Term
X Y Z Affair
Definition
Talleyrand sent 3 agents to negotiate with Americans. He wanted $250,000 for himself and $10million loan for France.
Term
Nullify
Definition
cancel a law passed by the Federal Government
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States Rights
Definition
All powers not listed in the Constitution
Term
Kentucky anc Virginia Resolutions
Definition
1798/1799. Each state has an equal right to judge for itself whether a law is constitutional.
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Alien Act
Definition
President can expel any foreigner thought to be dangerous to the country
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Sedition Act
Definition
Citizens could be fined or jailed if they criticized the govt or its officials
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Election of 1800
Definition
Jefferson/Burr vs. Adams
Jefferson and Burr each got 73 votes.
Took four days and 36 votes to break tie.
House chose Jefferson as Preident/Burr as VP.
12th Amendment passed=electors had to vote seperately for Pres and VP
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