Revolution
paying for this war led to an increase in taxes, leading to colonists frustrations prior to the Revolution
French & Indian War
officially recognized slavery under the Constitution
3/5ths Compromise
rebellion that was put down easier than the Shays Rebellion, due to the stronger central government
Whiskey Rebellion
this acquisition went against his strict construction of the Constitution, argued doing this was in the "treaty powers"
Louisiana Purchase
battle that led to his fame during the War of 1812
Battle of New Orleans
placed a tax on all documents; heavily protested by the colonists until it was repealed in 1766
Stamp Act
revolt that showed the weakness in the central government dealing with uprisings under the Articles of Confederation
Shays Rebellion
led to a quasi-naval war with the French
XYZ Affair
What political party was Jefferson?
Democratic Republican
by signing this into law would later lead to the Trail of Tears
Indian Removal Act
passed in response to the Boston Tea Party
Coercive (Intolerable Acts)
combination of the NJ & VA plans...led to the creation of the House of Reps & Senate
Great Compromise (Connecticut Plan)
Which Congressional Act established the court system?
Judiciary Act of 1787
Marbury v. Madison established this precedent
judicial review
giving government jobs to close political allies/friends
spoils system
officially ended the war
Treaty of Paris
established the procedure for creating new states
Northwest Ordinance of 1787
4 Parts of Hamilton's Debt Plan
1. Federal assumption of states' debts
2. Establishment of the Bank
3. Tax on Whiskey
4. Move the capital to the South (Potomac/DC)
believed only these types of people should lead government
educated, property owning
declared natives could NOT be removed from their lands, ignored by Jackson
Worcester v. Georgia
Which battle was a turning point in the war? (Led to France sending aid)
Saratoga
Which group did not support ratification of the Constitution?
Anti-Federalists
passed in reaction to the Alien and Sedition Acts
KY & VA Resolutions
cut off trade relations with Britain and France
Embargo Act
South Carolina belief that a state cannot be forced to obey a federal law it regards as unconstitutional
nullification