Events/Documents
What was the Northwest Ordinance?
The process of adding new states to the union
A government's strategy in handling and dealing with political and economic issues within the country.
Domestic Policy.
Freedom of religion, speech, assembly, press, and petition
1st amendment
What is popular sovereignty?
People are the ultimate source of power
John Adams was the ____ President.
2nd
Why was Shay's Rebellion important?
It showed Americans that they needed to restructure their government
This man was chosen to be the Commander of the Continental Army (he also fought in the French and Indian War)
George Washington
No cruel and unusual punishment
8th amendment
Republicanism
People vote for their representatives
How many presidential terms did Washington serve?
2
What were the Federalists Papers?
Essays written to ratify the Constitution
Who did the Alien & Sedition Acts target?
Immigrants
Other rights of the people not directly mentioned
9th amendment
Define : Precedent.
An example that becomes standard practice.
Who was the 1st Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
John Jay
What was the Albany Plan?
a plan to unite the colonies
What did France do as a result of being angry w/ the U.S. about Jay's Treaty?
They seized (stole) U.S. merchant ships.
Why was a Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
To protect individual rights
A tax on foreign goods
tariff
Who was Washington's Vice President?
John Adams
What was the Federal Judiciary Act of 1789?
It establish the Supreme Court and the lower courts system. Established that the Supreme Court would consist of 6 members.
What did the United States decide to do over the French Revolution
The US remained neutral
Police cannot search your home or take your property without a warrant
4th amendment
Believed in a loose interpretation of the Constitution, and a stronger central government
The Federalists
Washington's Farewell Address had two main points, what were they?
Do not form any political parties
Stay out of foreign affairs