A | B |
First Political Party System | Hamilton (loose interpretation) vs. Jefferson (strict interpretation). |
Proclamation of Neutrality (1793) | U.S. would be neutral in European wars. |
Whiskey Rebellion (1794) | The federal government enforced it's laws with military force. |
Pinckney Treaty (1795) | Spain gave the U.S. free navigation of the Mississippi River and the right of the deposit in New Orleans. |
Alien and Sedition Acts (1798) | The Federalist Party restricted immigration and freedom of speech. |
Marshall Court (1801-1835) | Supreme Court strengthened the federal government an the expense of the states. |
Marbury v. Madison | Supreme Court declare part of a federal law unconstitutional and established judicial review. |
War of 1812 | Conflict between the U.S. and Britain over freedom of the seas and land. |