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| Bank of the United States |
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1791-National Bank, proposed by Hamilton. Central depository for federal gov't, and had authority to issue currency.
I: gave more power to the federal gov't and helped unify. |
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Protests in 1794 by Western Pennsylvania farmers resisting payment of a federal tax on whiskey. The uprising was forcibly suppressed when President George Washington called an army of 15,000 troops to the area, where they encountered almost no resistance.
I: Showed americans displeasure for excise taxes, and also how Washington wasn't afraid to show force. |
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| Kentucky & Virginia Resolution |
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Statements penned by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison to mobilize opposition to the Alien & Sedition Acts, which they argued were unconstitutional. Jefferson's statement (Kentucky Resolution)suggested that states should have the right to declare , null, and void congressional acts that they deemed unconstitutional. Madison produced a more temperate resolution, but most Americans rejected such an extreme defense of states' rights.
I: Was the peaceful refuting of the Alien & sedition act that tried to give states more rights, and if passed, could have collapsed federal power over the states. |
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American General Anthony Wayne, crushed native american resistance in the Northwest territory that had become a problem. Ended with Treaty of Greensville.
I: The final battle that ended the annoyance of native Americans attacking american settlers and discouraging them from moving out there. |
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(Treaty of San Lorenzo) October 27, 1795. Was a treaty with Spain.
I: Opened Mississippi river so deposits could be made in New Orleans without an extra fee. Also a secure southern boundary drawn on the 31st parallel (Top of Florida line). and they promised to stay out of native american affairs. This made Pinckney a federalist hero. |
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Supporters of the Constitution who advocated its ratification.
I: There federalist papers and they were crucial in getting the constitution ratified. |
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Tax on imports. Hamilton was in favor of these.
I: Was used to build industry in the Americas, and help the federal gov't with debt payments. |
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John Adams was elected president with Thomas Jefferson as vice-president. There was some manipulating to try and get Pinckney elected, but when it was found out, the votes went to Adams.
I: The second president was elected, and it was the first new leader of the America since the before the revolution. |
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Jefferson won. Was originally a tie between Jefferson and Burr, but Jefferson came out on top after a Burr vote was withdrawn.
I: Showed the end of Adams presidency, and promoted Jefferson to president. |
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Jefferson was reelected president. Beat only contender (Pinckney) by a landslide.
I: Jefferson remained as president. |
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3rd president of America, and Adams vice president. Involved in America's politics since revolution. Heavy federalist that believed states should have power, agriculture, and common people.
I:Opposed Hamilton, was in favor of sticking with France and supporting Republicanism. Hated Washington, and was for strict interpretation of constitution. A Founding Father. |
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Third vice president with Jefferson.
I: Always on the ballot, but never won. Also killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel. |
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A social and political revolution in France that toppled the Monarchy. (1789-1799)
I:Brought arguing to the american gov't as to if they should support them or not, since France supported them and thy brought the new trend of overthrowing monarchy. |
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A diplomatic incident in which American peace commissioners sent to France by Pres. Adams in 1797 were insulted with bribe demands from their French counterparts, dubbed X, Y, and Z, in American Newspapers.
I:Heightened war fever against France. And showed the end of any possible alliance/neutrality with France. |
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1796- speech by G.W. announcing that he wasn't going for a third term. Stressed Federalist interests and advised to avoid political factions and foreign entanglement that could sacrifice American security.
I:His resignation, that he could give up power, and that it was time for the early republic to move on from him and from relying on him. |
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Following/interpreting the constitution without flexibility. Jefferson was originally this way.
I: Led to Jefferson and other Federalist deeming many leaders acts as unconstitutional. |
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The Treaty that ended the Battle of Fallen Timbers. August 20, 1794
I: Also forced the last British soldiers to leave the Ohio area. Opened up the Northwest territory as now safer for Americans to move to and settle. |
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| Democratic-Republican Party (Republican Party) |
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| This party rivaled Federalist, supported state powers, common people, strict interpretation, friendship w/ France, and opposed commercial men/spirit of commerce. |
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Taxes on american products. (sales and manufacturing). Was a way to make money for the federal gov't.
I:Caused Whiskey Rebellion. |
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Amends the voting procedure making a separate ballot for vice-presidency rather than using the runner up.
I: Prior, the president and vice president didn't get along and really didn't use each other for counsel. |
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Secretary of Treasury during Washington's office. Wanted the rich to have power, and pro-american industry. Admired Britain.
I: Wanted to consolidate debts, national bank, excise taxes, protective tariffs, and foreign neutrality. Washington sided with him many times. |
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Department of war head, chosen by Washington.
I: Part of George Washington's first cabinet which was fairly small. |
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1794-settle grievances and avoid war w/ Britain.British surrendered forts on U.S. grounds, but failed to realize key diplomatic goals and brought protest to Americans.
I: Avoided war with Britain and showed weakness because Britain defined the conditions of neutrality. This also angered the French because they were siding w/ Britain. |
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1798-four laws to suppress criticism of federal gov't and to curb liberties of foreigners living in the U.S.
I: MAde people re-evaluate the rights that the state governments actually had. |
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Skirmishes between France and America, w/out declaring war. Included France ignoring American representatives, and seizing American ships.
I: Showed the end of the American-French alliance that had formed during the American Revolution. |
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Loose/flexible interpretation of the constitution. (Hamilton was a main follower of this)
I: Led to creation of the National Bank and later, the purchase of the Louisianan territory by Jefferson. |
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Made a supreme court w/ 5 assoc. courts. Also made district courts to oversee state courts. John Jay=first justice.
I: Created the base for the judiciary branch |
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(of State debts) Hamilton's idea for the federal government to assume the states debts along with its own since it was a nationally fought war.
I: Angered many states that already had paid off their debts. Also took away power from the states of helping to form economic policies in the future. |
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First President of American, and leader of Continental army during revolution.
I: Was the leader of the nation as it was first beginning, and America greatly relied on him. |
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Second president of America. Best accomplishments near the end of his term.
I: Got rid of standing army and Hamilton as head. Made peace with France after the XYZ affair, and avoided possible war. Fired most of his cabinet that was left over from Washington. |
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