Treaties
Treaty signed at the end of the American Revolution between the United States and Great Britain.
Treaty of Paris
Law passed by the British Parliament that taxed documents such as newspapers, pamphlets, and playing cards.
Stamp Act
First ten Amendments to the Constitution that protect basic rights.
Bill of Rights
This political party wanted a strong centralized nation with prospering cities and businesses and a role in world affairs. They preferred a stronger federal government. Led by Alexander Hamilton.
Federalists
President Monroe stated that North and South America were off-limits to European colonization.
Monroe Doctrine
Treaty signed between the United States and Great Britain. The U.S. agreed to pay back all its debts to Britain, and Britain would pay for damages to American ships and get out of the Northwest Territory.
Jay's Treaty
Three laws passed by President Adams' administration that targeted foreigners. Immigrants had to live in the U.S. for 14 years before they could apply for citizenship; they had to register with the government; and Adams could expel any foreigner he thought was dangerous.
Alien Acts
Protection against unreasonable search and seizure.
Fourth Amendment
This political partywanted a smaller central government, more rural than urban, with more power left to the states and a weaker federal government. Led by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.
Democratic-Republicans
French ships began to seize American merchant ships. Adams sent diplomats to France, but they were forced to meet with three nobodies who demanded bribes and a loan.
XYZ Affair
Treaty between the United States and Spain. Settled border and trade disputes by defining border between U.S. and Spanish Florida. Also gave U.S. access to Mississippi River.
Pinckney's Treaty
Law passed by President Adams' administration that outlawed any criticism of public officials.
Sedition Act
The right to a jury trial for civil (non-criminal) disputes.
Seventh Amendment
Election of 1800
President Jefferson made this agreement with Napoleon Bonaparte to secure access to the Mississippi River and the Port of New Orleans. It cost $15 million and doubled the size of the U.S.
Louisiana Purchase
Treaty between the United States and Great Britain. It ended the War of 1812.
Treaty of Ghent
Amendment to the Constitution that stated electors must cast separate ballots for president and vice president (runner-up no longer becomes vice president).
12th Amendment
Protection of rights not specifically mentioned in the Constitution.
Ninth Amendment
American politicians who wanted to go to war with Britain for stopping American ships and practicing impressment.
War Hawks
Second war with Great Britain. The U.S. declared war because the British were practicing impressment on American sailors.
War of 1812
Treaty between the United States and Spain. Gave Florida to the United States.
Adams-Onis Treaty
Created new judge positions that Adams hurried to fill with Federalists. President Jefferson and Secretary of State James Madison refused to deliver the commissions for any judges who did not get them before Jefferson took over. William Marbury sued, leading to the Supreme Court's Marbury v. Madision decision.
Judiciary Act of 1801
Which branch of government:
Makes the laws?
Enforces the laws?
Interprets the laws?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Missouri would be admitted as a slave state, as long as Maine entered as a free state to keep the balance between free and slave states equal. Also created a border at 36 degrees, 30 minutes north latitude - all states admitted above would be free, all below would be slave.
Missouri Compromise
List the four battles discussed during the American Revolution - in order.
Lexington, Concord, Saratoga, Yorktown.