This European "event" divided the population of the young United States as to its similarities to its own independence just a few years earlier.
What is the French Revolution
100
The Constitution was created by an agreement of the states and that the federal government is a creation of the states.
What is the compact theory
100
Solved the disputes between the large and small states regarding representation in the Legislative Branch.
What is Great Compromise
100
the existence of no government or chaos
What is anarchy
100
this loose association of states was suppose to form a perpetual union but it didn't work out that way.
What is the Articles of Confederation
200
These rogues and scoundrels raided American ships off the coast of the Mediterranean Sea demanding payment for hostages taken.
Who are the Barbary Pirates
200
Limits the power of the Federal Government by following the Constitution word for word.
What is strict interpretation of the Constitution
200
Several states refused to agree to sign the Constitution until this document was added.
What is the Bill of Rights
200
allowing people to decide issues, typically through voting.
What is popular sovereignty
200
This element of Alexander Hamilton's financial plan directly sparked the Whiskey Rebellion.
What is an Excise Tax
300
Washington avoided direct involvement in the growing European conflict between the French and English.
What is the Neutrality Proclamation of 1793
300
This actually elects the president, despite the people casting votes on election day.
What is the Electoral College
300
Though an actin of the federal government is not specifically stated in the Constitution the use of this allows for the government to take action.
What is Implied Powers
300
rule or domination by the masses
What is mobocracy
300
Supposedly orchestrated the demand for a bribe and loan to France in return for just meeting with American diplomats.
Who is Talleyrand
400
This agreement allowed the US to access New Orleans to effectively utilize the Mississippi River for trade.
What is Pinckney's Treaty
400
State's Rights advocates challenged the growing power of the Federal government with these state drafted documents affirming the notion of state's rights and the compact theory.
What are the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions
400
Though found no where in the Constitution, Washington created this group to help deal with the responsibilities of the Executive Branch.
What is the cabinet
400
supreme power or authority.
What is sovereignty
400
This meeting of only 5 of the states, though seemingly fruitless in its discussions, did lead to the calling of the larger Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia.
What is the Annapolis Convention
500
Became known by the nickname for the mistreatment of American diplomats seeking a resolution to the strained relations with France. Led to the phrase, "millions for defense but not one cent for tribute."
What is the XYZ Affair
500
Established the notion that the United States would not establish or rule over colonies in the future but develop territory with the intention of accepting new states into the Union.
What is Northwest Ordinance of 1787
500
Allowed for the creation of the lower federal court system by the Legislative Branch.
What is Judiciary Act of 1789
500
Mass movement in American history that promoted the belief that everyone could achieve salvation through religious revivals.
What is the Second Great Awakening.
500
Officers of the Continental army attempted to seize control of the young nation following the Revolutionary War, but George Washington thwarted their plans when he did not support them.