Road to Revolution
This ideology believed in the surrender of personal wants for the common good
Republicanism
Weaknesses: no regulation of commerce, no tax enforcement, could not command, coerce, or control, could not directly affect citizens, could not protect themselves, dificult to amend, and overall a weak congress
Strengths: Land organization
this political faction was supported a strong federal government, and was made up of an elite, educated class
Federalists
Washington’s warning to avoid permanent alliances with foreign nations
Farewell Address
Hamilton’s financial plan included creating this institution to stabilize the economy
Bank of the United States
These were loosely enforced, until 1763 to pay for the 7 years war/ french indian war
Navigation Acts
This act established a system for governing and expanding the Northwest Territory, and set a foundation for future land organization.
Northwest Ordinance
This Political faction was made up of poor debtors and famers in the south, and supported states rights, and a weak federal government
antifederalists
This 1794 treaty tried to settle disputes between the U.S. and Britain, but angered many Americans.
Jay's Treaty
The controversial election of 1800, resulting in Jefferson defeating Adams, and that proved power could be peacefully passed over to the opposite party
Revolution of 1800
this conflict was over a territorial dispute between the British and the French, and led to increased taxations on the colonies due to war debt
7 years war / French Indian War
Articles of Confederation
This compromise allowed each slave to count as 3/5ths of a person towards a states population. This would matter in both taxation, and representation in senate.
The 3/5 compromise
This scandal involved French officials demanding bribes from American diplomats
XYZ Affair
Jefferson and Madison’s response to the Alien and Sedition Acts, arguing states could nullify federal laws
Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions
These were passed after the Boston Tea Party, and included the closing of Boston Ports, removal of many Massachusettes rights, and the Quartering Act
Intolerable Acts
This uprising against taxes in 1786 by farmers in western Massachusetts highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and contributed to the creation of a stronger national government under the Constitution
Shays Rebellion
This series of essays argued for the ratification of the constitution, and spread public support, especially in NY for the Federalists.
federalist papers
The U.S. agreement with Spain that gave Americans access to the Mississippi River and New Orleans.
Pinckney's Treaty
This rebellion of farmers over taxes in 1794 allowed the government show off its new power under the Constitution.
Wiskey Rebellion
This colonial organization emerged in response to the Stamp Act, and played a key role in spreading non-importation agreements, and mobilizing public support for resistance
The Sons/Daughters of Liberty
The Declaration of Independence states "All Men are Created Equal", what English philosopher did Jefferson Borrow this Ideology from?
John Locke
These 10 amendments protect the rights of American citizens, and were added to suppress Anti-federalists' concerns about the power of the federal government.
bill of rights
Laws passed by Federalists making it harder for immigrants to become citizens and allowing the government to jail critics.
Alien and Sedition Acts
The law that established the structure of the federal court system
Judiciary Act (of 1789)