Early Republic
what was the Monroe Doctrine?
Europe should stay out of affairs within the United States or in the development of other countries in the Western Hemisphere.
4th Amendment
Protection against Unreasonable Search and Seizure
3/5ths Compromise
Allowed slaves to be counted as 3/5th of a person towards representation and taxation. (Every 5 slaves counted as 3 people)
Who is James Madison
4th President of the United States
3rd Amendment
No quartering of soldiers
Articles of Confederation
1st Constitution of the U.S. 1781-1788
what was the Era of Good Feelings about?
a period of strong nationalism, economic growth, and territorial expansion. there was only one political party and no partisan conflicts.
6th Amendment
Right to a fair, speedy trial
What is Popular Sovereignty
A belief that ultimate power comes from the people.
what was the Whiskey Rebellion
1794 protest against the government's tax on whiskey by farmers
10th Amendment
Powers not given to federal government go to the States
Who is Alexander Hamilton
First Secretary of the Treasury.
who is Thomas Jefferson?
Author of the declaration of Independence, 3rd President of the United States
1st Amendment
Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition
Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
no executive, no judicial, no power to tax, no power to regulate trade