Hamilton’s Plan & Washington
What problem was Hamilton’s financial plan designed to solve?
The nation’s war debt
What issue caused the first political parties to form?
Disagreements over the power of the federal government
What Supreme Court case established judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
What is impressment?
Forcing American sailors to serve in the British navy
What issue caused the Nullification Crisis?
Tariffs
What were two key parts of Hamilton’s financial plan?
Paying off debt and creating a national bank
Which party supported a strong national government?
Federalist Party
What is judicial review?
The power of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional
Why did impressment anger Americans?
It violated U.S. sovereignty
What did South Carolina claim it had the right to do during the crisis?
Nullify federal laws
Why did Hamilton believe the federal government should repay state debts?
To build national credit and unity
Which party favored strong state governments and agriculture?
Democratic-Republican Party
Why was Marbury v. Madison important?
It strengthened the judicial branch
What foreign policy was issued by President Monroe?
Monroe Doctrine
What Supreme Court case ruled that states could not remove Native Americans?
Worcester v. Georgia
What two warnings did Washington give in his Farewell Address?
Avoid political parties and permanent foreign alliances
Who was a leader of the Federalist Party?
Alexander Hamilton
Who was the Chief Justice who wrote the Marbury v. Madison decision?
John Marshall
What did the Monroe Doctrine warn European nations against?
Colonizing the Americas
How did President Jackson respond to Worcester v. Georgia?
He ignored the ruling
Why did Washington believe neutrality was important for the new nation?
The U.S. was weak and needed to avoid foreign conflict
Who was a leader of the Democratic-Republican Party?
Thomas Jefferson
How did John Marshall’s rulings affect the federal government?
They increased federal power
Why was the Monroe Doctrine important for the United States?
It asserted U.S. power in the Western Hemisphere
What was the focus of the Hudson River School?
Painting natural American landscapes