Vocab
A tax on foreign goods
Tariff
2nd Pres. that got the most electoral votes by Federalists.
John Adams
The treaty signed by US and Britain that did nothing. There was nothing about impressment or neutrality.
Treaty of Ghent
Laws made of Federalists through Congress. The Alien Act stated the Pres. could expel an alien/foreigner who was thought dangerous toward the country. Another law made it harder for immigrants to be citizens (Immigrants had to be in America for 14 years, before was 5.) The last law passed was the Sedition Act, which said citizens could be fined and/or jailed if they criticized the government. This interfered with the First Amendment.
Alien and Sedition Act
The most skillful public speaker of his time. He opposed the war of 1812 and refused to vote for taxes to pay for the war. He wanted the Fed. gov. To take a larger role in building the nation's economy. He thought slavery was EVIL
Daniel Webster
Farmers rebelled and marched through the streets of Pittsburgh in protest because of a tariff on liquor. Farmers tarred and feathered tax collectors. Rebellion ended when the farmers realized Washington sent an army of militia to fight off the farmers.
Whiskey Rebellion
John Marshall
Chief Justice of the US that wanted a stronger federal gov. He was in he Marbury vs. Madison case and he was the person who said the Judiciary Act was unconstitutional
Treaty between US and Indians. The Indians promised to give up their land in exchange for money. The land given up was Ohio.
Treaty of Greenville
Idea that people do as they please. Jefferson believed and implied it. It meant that trade and other things had as little government interference as possible. Believed gov. Should play a small role as possible in economic affairs.
laissez faire
were run by Jefferson, supported the embargo, Wanted a small federal gov strong st. govt, Favored france wanted close ties with france, Opposed a national bank, Thought that farmers were the backbone of the new nation, Didn't want to be based on english govt, Thought that commoners should control the govt should protect individuals' liberties by law
Democratic Republicans
Made by James Monroe, it was a foreign policy statement that said the US would not interfere in affairs of European nations or existing colonies of the European nations and that European nations not to attempt to regain control of the newly independent countries of Latin America.
Monroe Doctrine
Henry Clay
Leader of War Hawks that wanted to conquer Canada, Florida and settle dispute between Britain. He was in favor of an active gov.
Treaty made by Chief Justice John Jay to tell Britain to pay for damages on seized American ships and for Americans to pay debts long owed to Britain merchants. The British remove some of their forts in the US.
Jay's Treaty
The practice of forcing people into service.
Impressment
Hamilton was incharge, opposed the embargo, Wanted a federal gov to have greater power than state governments, Favored britain wanted close ties with britain , Favored a national bank, Wanted us to model itself on britain / english govt, They had congressional support, Govt Controlled by elites, Govt subsidies - manufacturing, commerce, trade, Supported by merchants / manufacturers, Opposed protecting individual liberties
Federalists
someone who invests in a risky venture in the hope of making a large profit; madison argued that hamilton's plan rewarded (them)
Speculator
People who wanted war from the South and the West. They were stirred by a strong sense of nationalism. They felt that Britain treated the US as Britain. They also saw that a war could seize Florida and that Britain was arming Indians to fight Americans.
War Hawks
Spain gave the US Florida for 5 million dollars.
Adams-Onis Treaty
A case the Supreme Court had to see where William Marbury (A judge appointed by John Adams on his last night of Pres.) sued James Madison (Secretary of State) for not delivering the official papers confirming Marbury's appointment. The Supreme Court ruled against Marbury and said the Judiciary Act was unconstitutional. The Constitution did not give the Supreme Court the right to decide cases brought against federal officials. The Judiciary Act increased the number of federal judges. This decision was important because it gave the Supreme Court the power to decide whether laws passed by Congress were unconstitutional and reject laws that were unconstitutional. (Judicial review).
Marbury v. Madison
How did Hamilton and northerners feel about war debt?
This group wanted states to help repay debts from the war.
Ignited war fever for Americans. The French leader sent three agents to negotiate with American diplomats and John Adams about the rights of neutral nations. The agents demanded for loads of money and this angered the Americans. Adams did not reveal the agents but referred to them as X, Y and Z. John Adams strengthened the US navy by building frigates (Large ships with lots of guns) to convinced France to stop attacking ships.
XYZ Affair
Person who spoke for the South. (Henry Clay spoke for the West) He defended slavery and supported the War of 1812.
John C. Calhoun
What was the solution to pay off war debt from the American Revolution?
All states would contribute to paying off the debt. In exchange, the north moved the capital to Washington, DC
What is the Embargo Act
A ban of trade against France and Britain. Act failed France and Britain survived fine but the US was in chaos and sailors started smuggling products from places.
How did Jefferson and many southerners feel about war debt?
This group wanted each state to take care of their own debt.