Important Political People
Important Event
Vocab Terms
100

Preferred a loose interpretation of the Constitution and wanted a strong central government. 

Who was Alexander Hamilton?

100

When farmers refused to pay a tax on whiskey.

What was The Whiskey Rebellion?

100

A tax on foreign goods brought into a country.

What is a tariff?

200

Wanted a strong central government and thought the government should be controlled by ordinary Americans. 

Who was Thomas Jefferson?

200

When there was an agreement that called for Britain to pay damages for seized American ships.

What was Jay´s treaty

200

A member of the political party founded by Thomas Jefferson.

What are Democratic Republicans?

300

Supported compromise over slavery and Sectional leader and spokesman for the West.

Who was Henry Clay?

300

When France tried to bribe the U.S.

What was The XYZ Affair?

300

The power of the Supreme Court to decide whether the acts of a President or laws passed by congress are constitutional.

What is Judicial review?
400

Strong supporter of slavery and Sectional leader and spokesman for the South.

Who was John C. Calhoun?

400

When there was a crucial test for the U.S Constitution and the newly established democratic government. 

What was the War of 1812?

400

a ban on trade.

What is embargo?

500

Sectional leader and spokesman for the North and supported the idea of a strong federal government.

Who was Daniel Webster?

500

When a country bans trade.

What was Embargo on Trade?

500

A business that crosses state lines.

What is interstate commerce?

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