Documents
Signed in 1776, gives us the unalienable rights, "All men are created equal"
Declaration of Independence
George Washington
Whiskey Rebellion
Domestic
Neutrality
Remaining independent and not taking sides on a issue
The federal court system was set up, Supreme court can declare a government act unconstitutional
The Judiciary Act of 1789
Favored by Anti-Federalists, The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution.
Bill of Rights
Only served one term, Established Alien & Sedition Acts, Added 20,000 more troops and 100 naval ships to prepare for war
John Adams
War of 1812
Foreign
Nationalism
Strong loyalty, love, pride for your country
Alien and Sedition Acts
"We the people", Guarantees rights for U.S. citizens, Establishes laws for the country.
The U.S. Constitution
Thomas Jefferson
Alien & Sedition Acts
Domestic
Foreign Policy
government actions in relations to other countries
NO more foreign trade, blocked imports, disrupts economy then creates American System
Embargo Act
1st Constitution of the U.S, Weak
Articles of Confederation
Marbury vs Madison (Established Judicial Review), Father of The Constitution
James Madison
Embargo Act
Foreign
Political Party
Groups of people sharing a common political philosophy and support for candidates with that philosophy
Ended War of 1812, No gain, No loss
Treaty of Ghent
Ended the War of 1812
Treaty of Ghent
Adams-Onis Treaty, Secretary for Monroe, Gag Order
John Quincy Adams
Monroe Doctrine
Foreign
Republic
Political system in which representatives are responsible for governing
Gave the U.S. Florida, Spain surrendered claims to the Pacific Northwest and defined boundaries
Adams Onis Treaty