2-1 Political Developments in the Early Republic
A broad interpretation of the Constitution, meaning that Congress has powers beyond those specifically given in the Constitution
What is loose construction
George Washington’s preferences were for U.S. foreign policy
To be neutral in regards to foreign affairs and to not have any alliance treaties connecting the US to foreign conflicts
This geographic feature divided the nation early in its history.
What is the Appalachian Mountains
To withdraw from a organization or alliance
Secede
Unexplored wilderness at the edge of a country
What is frontier
They were laws that President John Adams passed to punish political opponents.
What are the Alien and Sedition Acts
President James Monroe’s declaration in 1823 that the Western Hemisphere was no longer open to European colonization
What is the Monroe Doctrine
What was the Era of Good Feelings
A period of national unity after the War of 1812.
What caused the nullification crisis
southern opposition to tariffs
A policy of avoiding political or military agreements with other countries
What is isolationism
Alexander Hamilton and George Washington led 13,000 troops across the mountains to crush the rebels. It was the first test of federal authority in the United States.
What is the Whiskey Rebellion
It stopped Great Britain from stealing US sailors
It made Great Britain leave its forts in the Ohio valley
It made Great Britain the #1 trading partner of the US (most preferred)
What was this agreement called?
What is Jay's Treaty
This system which was a mix of capitalism and building up American infrastructure such as roads and canals
What is the American System
From which group did Andrew Jackson receive the most support in the election of 1828?
The common man
A narrow interpretation of the Constitution, meaning that the Congress has only those powers specifically given in the Constitution.
How does the 12th Ammendment work?
The Amendment calls for the electoral college to have different votes for president and vice president and if neither get a majority of votes, the house chooses among the top 3 candidates.
French agents told the US that they would not meet or discuss peace terms until minister Talleyrand received a payment (bride) of 200 thousand dollars.
What is the XYZ Affair
He was the Chief Supreme Court Justice appointed by John Adams in 1801
Who is John Marshall
Why did U.S. laws support the removal of American Indians from their homelands?
to allow for westward expansion of agriculture
A government order that forbids trade with another country
What is an embargo
What were the main points of Washington’s Farewell Address?
What is political Parties and alliances with foreign nations
Kidnapping sailors forcing them to serve in the navy
What is Impressment
Who won the election of 1824 and why was it controversial
John Quincey Adams - because John Q Adams won despite not winning the vote because no one had a majority.
The House decided and it was a “corrupt bargain” because Clay was promised to be made Secretary of State if he got John Quincy Adams the votes.
The practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs
The Spoils System
To refuse to recognize federal law
What is to nullify