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Judiciary Act of 1789 | law that was overturned in case of Marbury v. Madison |
Bill of Rights | 1st 10 amendments to the US Constitution |
Hamilton’s Economic Plan | included excise taxes, assumption bill, & 1st Bank of the US |
Whiskey Rebellion | angry Pennsylvania farmers protesting excise tax on crop |
Federalist Party | founded by Hamilton, strong central gov’t & loose interpretation |
Democratic-Republicans | founded by Jefferson, weak central gov’t & strict interpretation |
Marbury v. Madison, 1803 | establishes principle of judicial review |
John Marshall | Federalist who was Chief Justice of the Supreme Court |
Louisiana Purchase | gained from France in 1803; doubles size of America |
Alien & Sedition Acts | President Adams’ attempt to limit Republican support |
Kentucky & Virginia Resolutions | written in opposition of Alien & Sedition Acts |
Hartford Convention | 1st time secession is formally mentioned |
Treaty of Greenville | opened the Northwest/Ohio territory to US settlement |
suffrage requirements (late 1700s) | only white male landowners |
XYZ Affair | French send three unnamed persons to negotiate; demand bribe |
Washington’s Farewell Address | warned against political parties and entangling alliances |
Embargo Act of 1807 | used by Jefferson as an alternative to war with G.Britain |
Proclamation of Neutrality | Pres.Washington supports neither G.Britain or France |
War Hawks | southern congressmen favoring US expansion |
War of 1812 | fought with G.Britain; Washington DC invaded & burnt |
Battle of New Orleans | largest victory in War of 1812; comes after signing of treaty |
Treaty of Ghent | officially ends War of 1812 |
Jay’s Treaty | signed with G.Britain; does not settle issue of impressment |
Pickney’s Treaty | signed with Spain; gives right of deposit in N.Orleans |
Tecumseh | Native American Confederation leader; defeated by US forces |