EARLY REPUBLIC ERA
1) establish the National Bank 2) pay off war debt 3) pass the whiskey tax 4) protective tariff
Hamilton’s Financial Plan
Democratic Party, voting increases.
Jacksonian Democracy
First, the government and Congress can negotiate treaties and declare war without the executive branch.
Articles of Confederation
This amendment abolished slavery, giving African Americans freedom; however, it did not grant them many rights.
What is the 13th Amendment?
The law forbade colonists from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains, angering them.
Proclamation of 1763.
During the protest over the federal whiskey tax, Washington used domestic force to stop the rebellion.
What is the Whiskey Rebellion?
The problem is that if the state of South Carolina had the right to nullify (overturn) a Federal law, the argument over states’ rights vs. federal rights would be over.
Nullification Crisis
An agreement on how enslaved people would be counted for representation and taxation purposes.
What is the 3/5th Compromise?
This amendment granted citizenship to African Americans and required that all Americans be treated equally under the law.
What is the 14th Amendment?
The belief that the British should have the colonists' permission to impose taxes was the main reason for the American Revolution.
What is the Consent of Governed?
Led by Alexander Hamilton, wanted 1) a more Federal government. power 2) industrial economy 3) Federal Bank
Federalist Party
Cherokee sued to keep land, the Court favors Native Americans, Jackson and the state ignore the Supreme Court, and force Natives to move to Indian Territory anyway.
Worcester v. Georgia
Each branch of government has some power over the other two branches, which helps to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
What are Checks and Balances?
This amendment only granted African American men the right to vote.
What is the 15th Amendment
The British response to the Boston Tea Party heightened tensions between the colonists and the British.
What are the Intolerable Acts?
Led by Thomas Jefferson, wanted 1) less federal government. 2) Agricultural economy 3) No National
Democrat-Republican Party
Artists paint Landscapes and nature.
Hudson River
Freedom of religion (church or mosque), freedom of speech (criticize), freedom of the press (media), Freedom of assembly (peaceful protest), freedom to petition.
What is the 1st Amendment?
This amendment guarantees the right to a jury trial in federal civil cases.
What is the 6th Amendment?
rights all people have from birth; life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness; Declaration of Independence
Unalienable Rights
British impressment of US sailors.
Causes of the War of 1812
The forced removal of the Cherokees led to their being forced to march to present-day Oklahoma.
Trail of Tears
Protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government, generally requiring a warrant based on probable cause.
What is the 4th Amendment?
Rights not given to the federal government are reserved to the states; this is the principle of federalism.
What is the 10th Amendment?
The last major battle resulted in a British defeat; Britain then signed the Treaty of Paris, and U.S. independence was secured.
*Named after a Duke
What is Yorktown?