Acts & Docs
This act started America's isolationist policy
Neutrality Act
One House
unicameral
The election of 1800 was known by this term because it demonstrated the peaceful transfer of power between political parties.
Revolution of 1800.
When France tried to ask for a bribe just to talk to American agents about French impressment
XYZ Affair
If the constitution doesn't specifically state something, it's not allowed.
Strict construction
This treaty, which angered many Americans, made the British remove forts in exchange for money
Jay's Treaty
Who could vote under the AOC
white male property owners
This act hurt Adams presidency because it was seen as an attempt by the Federalist to restrict voting, big scandal.
Alien & Sedition Acts
Revolt by western Pennsylvania farmers against the government taxing them.
Whiskey Rebellion
The passing of inheritance through the eldest child.
primogeniture
This act created lower courts to support the Supreme Court
Judiciary Act of 1789
Power to tax, regulate commerce or enforce laws
The Kentucky Resolution called for this
nullification
Put down the rebellion in PA to show Federal government's power
GW
This law set about the rules for establishing new states. Outlawed slavery from the Great Lakes to the Ohio River.
Northwest Ordinance
This treaty gave us a section of land in the South that allowed us to have access to the Mississippi River
Pinkney's Treaty
Who drafted the Articles of the Confederation?
John Dickinson
The Virginia Resolution called for this concept:
interposition
uprising in western Massachusetts in opposition to high taxes and stringent economic conditions. Showed the weakness of the AOC
Shay's Rebellion
This law set the rules for selling off western lands. Gridded up the land. One section set aside for education.
Land Ordinance of 1785
ended the war in the Northwest Territory
Treaty of Greenville
4 powers of Congress under the AOC
Wage war, make treaties, send diplomats, borrow money
Act that compomised to make DC the new capital of the country in exchange for the creation of the Bank of the US.
Assumption Act
Who decided the Election of 1800?
The House
Name the 5 offices originally part of the cabinet.
Treasury, State, Defense, Attorney General and Postmaster General