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What is the purpose of separation of power?
To prevent one branch from becoming too powerful, power was divided amongst the 3
What were the war of 1812?
Impressment of US sailors
Interfering with American trade
Britain supporting Native American attacks on US citizens
Warhawks
Checks and balances?
A system where each branch is given powers to ensure/prevent the other branches do not become too dominant, keeping them in check.
Mechanical reaper?
was used to cut, harvest and gather grain crops
Labor unions
Better work conditions and pay
What was the Allien act?
Alien Act:
President could send aliens to jail.
President could send aliens he thought were dangerous out of the country.
Difference between loose and strict interpretation?
Strict interpretation: You can only do exactly what the Constitution says!!!
Loose interpretation: As long as the Constitution does not say you CANNOT do something, then you are okay! The government needs to be able to do things that are necessary and proper for the good of the country
One major reason historians consider George Washington a great president is that he
(1) created many important practices still used by the government
(2) made the United States a world power
(3) ended conflicts among the Native American Indians
(4) extended voting rights to most free males throughout the United States
(1) created many important practices still used by the government
Monroe doctrine?
was a threat to all European countries to stop interfering with the Americas.
Abolitionist movement
End slavery
What was the sedition Act?
Sedition Act
It was illegal to make “false, scandalous, and malicious” criticisms against the government.
What are the 6 precedents George Washington set?
Farewell Address
2 Terms
Neutrality
Having a Cabinet
Mr. President
Having an Inauguration
The case Marbury v. Madison was a landmark Supreme Court decision because it
established the power of the Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional
increased the power of the Federalists in the legislative branch
resulted in an increase in the number of Supreme Court justices
reinforced the power of the president as commander in chief
established the power of the Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional
xyz affair?
where france demanded loans or money from U,S
Did you scribe
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What was the impact of the Whiskey Rebellion?
Showed the power of the constitution/new federal government. When people revolted against Hamilton's Whiskey Plan, Washington put together a militia to put down the rebellion, demonstrating the Constitution's ability to enforce its laws.
Difference between anti- federalists and federlists?
Federalists:
Supported the constitution
Antifederalists:
Oppose the constitution
We wanted the states to have more power
Wanted a Bill of Rights added
ed in an increase in the number of Supreme Court justices
reinforced the power of the president as commander in chief
The Louisiana Purchase was important to the growth of the United States because it
(1) doubled the size of the country
(2) gave the nation control of the Great Lakes
(3) completed America’s westward expansion
(4) brought California into the Union
(1) doubled the size of the country
Women rights movement
equal right for women
What was the judicial review? Which supreme court case established it?
Marbury vs Madison established Judicial Review. This allows the Supreme Court to reviews laws and declare them unconstitutional
Seperation of power?
To prevent one branch from becoming too powerful, power was divided amongst the 3
Industrial revolution?
When people moved from rural to urban cities
Temperance movements
Ban or limit alcohol