Bill of Rights

1. Importance: Protects personal liberties

2. Examples?

Amendments

1st

Protects the freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom of the press, as well as the right to assemble and petition the government

2nd

Protects an individual's right to bear arms

3rd

Prohibits the forced quartering of soldiers during peacetime

4th

Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures and sets out requirements for search warrants based on probable cause

5th

Sets out rules for indictment by grand jury and eminent domain, protects the right to due process, and prohibits self-incrimination and double jeopardy

6th

Protects the right to a fair and speedy public trial by jury, including the rights to be notified of the accusations, to confront the accuser, to obtain witnesses and to retain counsel

7th

Provides for the right to trial by jury in certain civil cases, according to common law

8th

Prohibits excessive fines and excessive bail, as well as cruel and unusual punishment

9th

Protects rights not enumerated in the constitution.

10th

Limits the powers of the federal government to those delegated to it by the Constitution

Hamilton's plan to restore credit:

1. Who supported it?

2. Who didn't?

Hamilton's plan to restore credit: In 1790 Hamilton proposed that the new gov- ernment pay off the millions of dollars in debts owed by the Confederation government (b/c of the Revolution) to other countries and to individual American citizens.The states had fought for the nation’s independ- ence, Hamilton argued, so the national govern- ment should pay for the cost of their help. Hamilton also believed that federal payment of state debts would give the states a strong interest in the success of the national government.

1. Supported by: Congress because they owed much of the debt.

2. Who did not support: Thomas Jefferson and Madison

(1743-1826). Author of the Declaration of Independence, third President of the United States, major architect of the U.S.'s westward expansion and founder of the University of Virginia, Thomas Jefferson is a figure of world historical significance. His writings are important documents for the history of America's founding and for the Founders' attempts to put into practice theories associated with the eighteenth century Enlightenment. Jefferson's concepts of democracy remain inspirational for many people today, even as his views on religion and race remain a source of controversy.

Democratic-Republicans

Leader: Thomas Jefferson

Favored: • Rule by the people

• Strong state governments

• Emphasis on agriculture

• Strict interpretation of the Constitution

• French alliance • State banks • Free trade