Chapter 6
This concept described women’s duty to train their children in the principles of liberty and virtue, strengthening their role in the new republic
What is Republican Motherhood?
This 1781 document declared that each state retains its sovereignty, freedom, and every power not expressly delegated to the national government.”
What is the Articles of Confederation?
Western farmers resisted this tax in 1794, leading to an armed uprising crushed by federal troops.
What is the Whiskey Tax (Whiskey Rebellion)?
Before canals and railroads, riverboats could only travel in this direction.
What is downstream / one way?
The principle of separating church and state advanced as colonies ended government funding of religion, a process called this.
What is disestablishment?
This Virginia leader drafted the Bill for Establishing Religious Freedom in 1779, which disestablished the Anglican Church and promoted separation of church and state.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
Congress lacked the power to do this essential task, relying instead on states to contribute funds voluntarily.
What is levy taxes?
This controversial institution was created in 1791 to serve as the government’s main financial agent.
What is the Bank of the United States?
Most families produced food, clothing, and tools for themselves, a system known as this.
What is subsistence farming / household economy?
Meeting in secret during the War of 1812, New England Federalists discussed grievances, proposed constitutional amendments, and even hinted at secession at this controversial gathering.
What is the Hartford Convention?
She urged her husband to “remember the ladies” when forming new laws
Who is Abigail Adams?
The Articles had no national executive or president. This meant the government could not do this?
What is enforce laws / execute laws?
Hamilton believed the U.S. must establish this reputation by paying off its debts in full, even to speculators.
What is credit worthiness?
This man-made waterway, completed in 1825, linked western farmers to eastern markets.
What is the Erie Canal?
The cities of Cincinnati, St. Louis, and Milwaukee formed this “triangle,” known for its high concentration of German immigrants.
What is the German Triangle?
one of the few writers that argued blacks were British subjects as well.
Who is James Otis?
The legislature under the Articles had one house and one vote per state, regardless of size. This type of legislature is called what?
What is a unicameral Congress?
Hamilton wanted the federal government to assume state debts and create this to tie wealthy creditors’ interests to the success of the nation.
What is a new national debt?
Instead of making everything at home, families increasingly bought goods from here.
What are stores / markets?
This anti-immigrant political party of the 1850s sought to restrict immigration and naturalization, earning its nickname from members’ secretive responses.
What is the Know-Nothing Party?
The Revolution often brought loss of land and sovereignty for this group.
Who are Indians / Native Americans?
This clause in the Constitution gives Congress the flexibility to make laws beyond its listed powers.
What is the Necessary and Proper Clause?
Hamilton’s plan also included these economic measures to encourage U.S. manufacturing and industry.
What are tariffs and government subsidies?
In this 1819 case, the Supreme Court ruled that corporate charters were contracts protected from state interference, strengthening business interests.
What is Dartmouth College v. Woodward?
By the early 19th century, this new ideal of marriage emphasized love and affection between partners rather than just duty or economics.
What is companionate marriage?