National Affairs Pt. 2
This court case solidified the principle of judicial review, affirming the role of the Supreme Court as the ultimate authority on interpreting the Constitution. It established a system of checks and balances, giving the judiciary the power to ensure that legislative and executive actions conform to the Constitution.
What is Marbury v. Madison?
The few people who fought against slavery in the South, included the Grimke Sisters.
What was the Antebellum White South?*
This document clearly detailed the reasons for breaking off from Britain.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
This series of papers was written in support of the Constitution and a strong central government. They were written by John Jay, Hamilton, and Madison
What were the Federalist Papers?
This court case decided that African Americans, whether enslaved or free, were not considered citizens and therefore could not sue in federal courts. Additionally, the Court declared that Congress had no power to prohibit slavery in the territories, effectively invalidating the Missouri Compromise of 1820.
What is Dred Scott v. Stanford?
Henry Clay convinced the House of Representatives to elect Quincy Adams over Jackson. Adams, after this decision, made Clay his Secretary of State, sparking a debate known as this.
What was the Corrupt Bargain?
This president's goal was to wanted to preserve the Union and unite the nation under one decision of slavery (slave or not).
What was Lincoln's Civil War Goal?
This act was passed after the French and Indian War - they drew a line at the Appalachian Mountains that the Colonists could not cross over to save them the cost of defense against the Indians.
What is the Proclamation of 1763?
This document warned against "permanent entangling alliances," political parties, and sectionalism; keep the country first, not the state
What is Washington's Farewell Address?
This meeting of Federalist leaders tanked the popularity of the party because of a series of proposals
What is the Hartford Convention?
The crisis that occurred when South Carolina tried to nullify the 1828 "Tariff of Abominations"
What is the Nullification/Tariff Crisis?
This demographic was extremely important to the North, as they could not consistently get people to fight. Included regiments like the 54th.
Who were the Black soldiers in the Civil War?
13 original of these, started by a joint stock company, a royal charter, or a proprietary charter.
What were British Colonies?
This document established a 3-branch government, delineated the powers and responsibilities of each branch, and guaranteed certain rights to the citizens.
What is the US Constitution?
The alliance that secured French financial and naval support after the Battle of Saratoga was called ___.
What is the Franco-American Alliance?
This event demonstrated Jackson's commitment to weakening the power of financial elites and his belief in decentralizing economic power. It also heightened tensions between Jackson and his opponents, leading to broader debates about executive power, states' rights, and the role of the federal government in economic affairs.
What is the Bank War?
Gradual radicalization of both sides to the point where neither side would accept compromise. Some examples include the Compromise of 1850, Uncle Tom's Cabin, and Bleeding Kansas.
What were the Civil War Causes?
This act limited the westward expansion of the American colonies, preventing them from settling in lands they hoped to acquire. The Act granted religious freedom to French Catholics and consolidated a large British colony.
What was the Quebec Act?
This decision bolstered the power of the federal government at the expense of the states, put judicial barriers against democratic attacks on property rights, helped create a nationally uniform environment for business, and checked the excesses of popularly elected legislatures. This helped shape the constitution.
This event showed the split of the Democratic party due to the Freeport Doctrine, thus getting a Republican president in office.
What is the Election of 1860?
The colonies formed this unified force during the American Revolutionary War. The Second Continental Congress established it in 1775 after the outbreak of hostilities between the American colonies and Great Britain.
What is the Continental Army?
Some ____ include the North gaining more industry, they were fighting to preserve the Union, and a bigger army and navy, while the South was fighting on their home turf, fought for their beliefs, and had better military leaders.
What were the advantages of the Civil War?
The British Parliament enacted this series of laws during the 17th and 18th centuries that regulated trade between England and its colonies. The primary aim of these acts was to control colonial trade and ensure that it primarily benefited England.
What were the Navigation Acts?
This pamphlet published in January of 1776 was arguably the most important document for switching people from being on the fence about breaking off from Britain to fully supporting it
What is Common Sense?
This proclamation was issued as a wartime measure and aimed to weaken the Confederacy by depriving it of the economic and labor force provided by enslaved individuals. It transformed the Civil War into a struggle not only to preserve the Union but also to end slavery.
What is the Emancipation Proclamation?