| A | B |
|---|
| electoral college | a group selected from each state to cast voes in presidential elections |
| precedent | an action or a decision that serves as an example |
| Judiciary Act of 1789 | created a 3 level court system |
| Alexander Hamilton | had a strong interest in business matters |
| national debt | money owed by the government to its lenders |
| bonds | certificates that represent money owed |
| speculators | people who buy items at low prices in the hope the value will rise |
| Thomas Jefferson | opposed Hamilton in many ideas |
| protective tariff | a tax that raised the prices of foreign products |
| strict construction | the national bank was a convenience |
| Bank of the USA | In 1791, this bank offered stability during the 20 years and improved the economy |
| French Revolution | French people overthrew the monarchy |
| privateers | private ships allowed by a country to attack its enemies |
| John Jay | Chief Justice worked out a peaceful resolution |
| right of deposit | the right to transfer goods at a destination without paying fees for cargo |
| Thomas Pickney | US ambassador asked Spain to open New Orleans |
| Treaty of Greenville | gave USA access to American Indian lands in the NW Territory |
| Whiskey Rebellion | a tax and protest on whiskey in March 1791 |
| political parties | groups that help elect government officials |
| XYZ Affair | French officials tried to get bribes and loans from US diplomats |
