Federalists v. Anti federalist
Who led the Federalists?
James Madison and Alexander Hamilton
What is the Mayflower compact?
a form of self government
Louisiana Purchase
Jefferson doubled the area of the u.s by purchasing the Louisiana territory
What was the first plan for the government?
The Articles of Confederation.
Was there several different reform movements?
yes
What did the Federalists favor?
Ratifying the Constitution
How many people signed the declaration of Independence?
8
What happened during the Indian removal act?
Jefferson moved native people West to take their land
Under the articles each state was?
independent
Women’s Rights Convention (1848)
Marked the beginning of the women's movement
Who were the anti-federalists?
Samuel Adams, John Hancock, and Patrick Henry
1770
What was the Monroe Doctrine?
British people could not enter the states under any circumstances
What are the three branches under the Constitution?
Executive, Judiciary, and Legislative
What is the Second great Awakening?
revivalist preachers urged a renewal of faith, emphasizing one’s ability to improve the world
What were the Federalists papers?
Essays explaining why the Constitution should be ratified.
What is salutary neglect?
colonial self- rule/ self governing
Effects of the Louisiana purchase
expanded the united states westward so more Americans could be free farmers
What is the BOR?
10 amendments that protect specific rights and freedoms of the people
Who led the reform movement for public school?
Horace Mann
Who disagreed with the Federalists?
Jefferson
Economic motivations of Britain
wanted profit
What is Suspension of Habeas Corpus?
A limit on Congress's authority to authorize detention by the executive
What were the 6 principles of the constitution?
popular sovereignty, Limited government, Separation of powers, Federalism, and Checks and balances
Transcendentalism
transcendental lists believed people could go beyond their senses to learn universal truths and get closer to God