History Chapter 6

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Jacobin
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Was the most famous and influential political club in the development of the French Revolution let by robes piere and started the rein of terror
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Thomas Jefferson
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Wrote the decleration of independence he was republican
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Judiciary Act of 1789
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THis set up the supreme court, three circuit courts and thirteen district courts (one in each state). Also it sets a US attorney to serve as a federal prosecutor and a US marshal to serve as the federal police. Also stated that disputes over the meaning of federal laws and treaties in the end would be settled by the US supreme court
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Kentucky Resolution
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Jefferson wrote that a state could declare acts of congress "null and void" and that the rightful response to an unconstitutional act of congress was "nullification" by the states
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James Madison
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He was the advisor of the new house of representatives and drew the Bill of Rights, which were based on the objections to the constitution that had been raised by some of the states
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12th amendment
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The twelfth amendment provided that each elector would vote separately for the president and vice president. The Amendment was passed in response to the election had to be decided in the house of representatives
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Whiskey rebellion
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was in 1794 when farmers of western pennsylvania protested against the whiskey tax. this was an "excessive" tax-an internal tax passed a few years before to raise additional funds for the national government. They were mad about this because usually they make grain into whiskey. the whiskey rebellion can be called the first large scale protest demonstration after the federal government was organized under the constitution. The whiskey rebellion was significant because washington showed that the federal government had the strength to enforce its law; his reaction attracted supporters to the federalist cause.
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Hamilton's financial plan
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1. Hamilton's report on public credit laid out a plan that he hoped would restore the nation's credit while strengthening the national government and stimulating the economy 2. through his report for a national bank he hoped to provide the currency needed for economic growth 3. his report on manufactures presented a plan that he hoped would lead to the development of american manufacturing.
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Treaty of greensville
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An agreement with the indians of the northwest territory that brought peace and opened most of the ohio territory to settlers
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Treaty of paris
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it recognizes the independence of the US with boundaries that stretched from the Atlantic to the Mississippi river and from the great lakes to Florida. the Mississippi was declared open to both American and british shipping
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Jay's treaty
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Left many problems unresolved but did state england would abandon fur posts in americnan territory. this treaty established a precedent for settling disputes through joint commisions.
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Pinckney's treaty
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established free navigation of the Mississippi, agreement on the southern boundary of the US and the right of americans to transfer cargo at new orleans without paying a duty
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Stric construction
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The federal government has only those powers spelled out in the constitution
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Broad construction
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The federal government has the right to do all those things that are necessary and proper to carry out the powers specified in the constitution
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state comparisons between english and american society
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In Europe there was little movement between social classes. In America "aristocrats" gained their status mostly from their wealth or the land they owned; people could move from one social class to another.
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How did the capital end up in Washington D.C.?
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Washington, D.C. became the nation's capital when Hamilton suggested that his supporters would vote to move the capital to a site on the Potomac River if Madison and his allies would endorse the federal government's assumption of the states' war debts
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What party did Jefferson, Hamilton, Madison, and Washington support and why
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Hamilton followed the federalist party, they supported a strong central government and had little faith in the mass of the people. They saw themselves as "the wise the good and the rich" , some said they regretted the separation from the empire. They supported England in these wars going on Jefferson and Madison were the republicans they opposed Hamilton's economic policies. They feared a strong central government here and did all they could to help the common people of France to overthrow the French nobility. Washington hated the whole idea of political parties. The infighting and compromises of politics did not appeal to him. He preferred the clear and simple principles of patriotism.
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What are the functions of the National Bank?
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This Bank would serve as the government's financial agent - collecting taxes, providing a safe place to deposit the government's cash and lending the government money when needed. The bank could also provide a much needed paper currency. The bank could issue bank notes, which could be used to pay taxes and import duties. This would also help develop new businesses.
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The power of "advice and consent" is given by the Constitution to whom?
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The power of advice and consent was given to the cabinet. The cabinet is the ones that help the president make decisions on problems.
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Name and define the executive departments in Washington's administration
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House of representatives: james Madison Secretary of Treasury Alexander Hamilton Attorney general Edmon randolf Ahead of War Henry knox Secretary of state Thomas Jefferson
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Differences between Federalists and Republicans
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1. Strong vs weak central government 2. Wanted a government by "the people" Vs aristocrats 3. Farmers Vs manufacturing
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Alien and Sedition Acts
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The Alien and Sedition Acts were passed in 1798 by the federalists in the aftermath of the French revolution to suppress the Republicans and protect the power of the Federalists.
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XYZ Affair:
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was an incident in which agents of the French government tried to bribe envoys of the United States. In the United States the affair stirred resentment of France and support for President Adams
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1. During the first ten years of the American government, policy-makers had a profound influence on the future course of the nation's history. Write one paragraph each on the lasting contributions of George Washington as first President and Alexander Hamilton as the first Secretary of the Treasury
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Washington as the countries first president and Alexander Hamilton as the first Secretary of Treasury made a huge impact on the nation and many contributions that helped to shape it into what it is today. Hamilton created those plans/goals that he had which started our money system and the national bank. Washington created the presidents cabinet members, which we still have today as well. One very important thing that Washington created was the presidency and that everyone was eligible to be president. He set the ways of today long, long ago
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2. Identify and discuss at least two major criticisms of Hamilton's plan to assume the debt.
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Report on manufactures, which was a report to request for congress to pass a protective tariff. This was a tariff to keep out European goods to cause people to make their own stuff here. Report on the public credit was that the U.S. pays their debts in full but the way they would be paid would stimulate business and give the wealthy classes a good reason o like the new government. National Bank report is that the U.S. should create a new bank. The government would invest two million and private investors would supply the other 8 million. This bank would serve as the governments financial agent' collecting razes providing a safe place to deposit the governments cash.
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4. Compare and contrast the Whiskey Rebellion and Shay's Rebellion.
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Whisky Rebellion was in 1794 when farmers of western Pennsylvania protested against the whiskey tax. This was an "excessive" tax -an internal tax-passed a few years before to raise additional funds for the national government. They were mad about this because usually there to make grain into whiskey. The Whiskey Rebellion can be called the first large scale protest demonstration after the federal government was organized under the Constitution The Whiskey Rebellion was significant because Washington showed that the federal government had the strength to enforce its law; his reaction attracted supporters to the Federalist cause. Shay's Rebellion when the country was in debt so they were taxing everyone really high to pay off the debt paper, tea and everything that farmers needed was taxed really high. Shay and many farmers where in debt and there was a law that if u are in debt and don't pay u will go to jail so
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The Sedition Act-
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provided a heavy fine and a jail term for any person found guilty of "combining and conspiring to oppose the execution of the laws or publishing false, scandals, or malicious writings against the president, congress, or the government of the United States