Vocabulary
A ceremony in which the president takes the oath of office
What is inauguration?
Thomas Jefferson's interpretation over the Constitution
What is strict interpretation?
Federalists were Pro...
What is Pro British?
America's position in the war against Britain and France
What is being neutral?
U.S. diplomats were told that before Charles Maurice de Talleyrand would begin to talk the U.S. would to pay a great deal of money
What is the XYZ Affair?
This law allowed citizens to be fined or jailed if they criticized the government or its officials
What is Sedition Acts?
The one part of Hamilton's plan that was not approved
What is the High Tariff?
Republicans were Pro...
What is Pro French?
- The French were violent
- 17,000 people were executed including the king and the queen
Who are people "Against" the French Revolution?
People who supported Hamilton after the Federalist party split
Who are High Federalists?
An act or decision that sets an example for others to follow
What is a precedent?
Treasury Dept.
War Dept.
State Dept.
Attorney General
What is Cabinet?
Dead set against factions
Who is George Washington?
- The French were opposed people trying to win freedom
- Some "injustices" were to be expected
Who are people "For" the French Revolution?
Act that targeted Republicans
What is the Sedition Act?
- One law allowed the President to expel any alien thought to be dangerous to the country
- It now took 14 years to become a citizen instead of 5 years
What are the Alien Acts?
Tax imposed by Congress in 1791 to raise funds for the Treasury
What is the Whiskey Tax?
Won the election of 1796
Who is John Adams?
The taking of American soldiers of ships and forcing them to serve in the Navy
What is impressment?
Law that was made to keep immigrants from voting
What is the Alien Act?
Stirring up rebellion against a govermnet
What is sedition?
- Many people refused to pay this tax and organized protests
- Also burned the house of tax collector
What is the reaction to the Whiskey Tax?
American point of view on political parties
What is Americans seeing political parties as a threat to unity?
Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions raises the question...
What is: Does a state have the right to decide on its own if the law is unconstitutional?