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define and give and example of precedent
An example set early on to be followed in future similar situations. An example of a precedent set by George Washington is being called Mr. President.
Talk about Anthony Wayne and I can describe the Northwest Indian War, the Battle of Fallen Timbers, and the Treaty of Greenville.
Anythony Wayne defeats the natives at the Battle of Fallen Timbers to sign the Treaty of Greenville which surrendered most of their land in Ohio. The Northwest Indian War was fought between Americans and natives for control over Northwest territory.
Describe the XYZ Affair
John Adams sends negotiators to France to stop them from destroying more of their ships. They meet up with three French agents who tell them that France will not negotiate without a bribe. The Americans disagreed which lead to the Quasi-War.
Identify the purposes of the Departments of State and Treasury
1. Relations with other countries 2. Nations finances and economy
Explain George Washington's position of neutrality
We should be neutral when it comes to problems with other countries. Be neutral and don’t take sides.
Describe the Alien and Sedition Acts.
Acts passed by Congress in 1798. Alien Act- Prex allowed to deport non-US citizens considered dangerous. Sedition Act- Permitted imprisonment and fines for criticizing gov’t. They targeted foreigners and opponents of the government.
Explain the difference between the District and Appellate
The District Court is the first step where the cases are first heard while the Appellate Court is the second step that reviews decisions made by the District Court
Describe Jay’s Treaty and Pinckney’s Treaty.
A treaty between America and England. Negotiated by John Jay. It was significant because it prevented America from going to war.
A treaty between America and Spain. It gave Americans free navigation of the Mississippi River and the right to trade in New Orleans
Describe the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions.
Written secretly by Thomas Jefferson to protect the Acts. States can cancel federal or national laws that they judged to be unconstitutional. The two acts were very unpopular but the peace deal worked out with France in 1800 even though the events weakened Adam and the Federalists.
Describe the deal that was made to approve Hamilton’s plan.
The southern states to agree to the plan, Hamilton proposed to make the new U.S capital in the Southern States.
Explain how differences of opinion between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton led to the development of political parties.
Alexander Hamilton wanted a loose constructionist of the Constitution but Thomas Jefferson wanted a strict constructionist.
Describe the differences between the first Political parties.
The federalists were led by Alexander Hamilton. He wanted a bigger/strong central government. It was a loose constructionist of the constitution.
Democratic-Republicans were led by Thomas Jefferson. He wanted a strong/little state government. It was a strict constructionist of the constitution.
Describe and explain the importance of the Whiskey Rebellion.
Armed protest by farmers upset over tax on whiskey. It sent a strong message that the government was strong enough to handle internal rebellions.
Describe how the election of 1796 was influenced by the rules of the Electoral College.
Originally there was no vote for Vice President and whoever had the most votes became president and whoever had the second most votes became the vice president so they changed it to officially voting for president and vice president.
What was the Citizen Genet Affair
France tried to recruit Americans to fight against British but Washington stopped it because he wanted neutrality.