7 Launching The Nation

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electoral college

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a body of electors who represent the people’s vote in choosing the president

Question 1

George Washington

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Respected for his honesty and leadership during the Revolution was unanimously chosen by the electoral college to serve as first President of the United States

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Martha Washington

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As George Washington’s wife and First Lady, she ran the presidential household by entertaining guests and attending social events.

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precedent

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an action or decision that later serves as an example

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Judiciary Act of 1789

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This act created three levels of federal courts and defined their powers and relationship to the state courts.

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Alexander Hamilton

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Served in Washington’s cabinet as Secretary of the Treasury; Created plan to deal with the national debt

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national debt

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money owed by the United States

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bonds

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certificates of debt that carry a promise to buy back the bonds at a higher rate

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speculators

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people who buy items at low prices in the hope that the value will rise and they can sell the items for a profit

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Thomas Jefferson

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Served in Washington’s cabinet as Secretary of State; Supported strict construction of the Constitution;

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Loose Construction

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Philosophy that the federal government can take reasonable actions that the Constitution does not specifically forbid

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Strict Construction

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Philosophy that the federal government should do only what the Constitution specifically says it can do

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Bank of the United States

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the country’s first national bank

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French Revolution

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A rebellion of the French people against their king in 1789.

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Neutrality Proclamation

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Stated the United States would not take sides with any European countries that were at war

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privateers

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private ships hired by a country to attack its enemies

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Jay’s Treaty

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Settled the disputes that had arisen between the United States and Great Britain in the early 1790s

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Pinckney’s Treaty

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Settled the border and trade disputes with Spain; Confirmed the southern boundary of the U.S. west to the Mississippi River; Opened New Orleans to American ships

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Little Turtle

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Miami Chief who successfully led Native Americans against U.S. forces until eventually urging his people to seek peace

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Battle of Fallen Timbers

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a battle between U.S. troops and an American Indian confederation that ended Indian efforts to halt white settlement in the Northwest Territory

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Treaty of Greenville

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an agreement between Native American confederation leaders and the U.S. government that gave the United States Indian lands in the Northwest Territory and guaranteed that U.S. citizens could safely travel through the region

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Whiskey Rebellion

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1794- Farmers lashed out against the U.S. government for taxing whiskey; President George Washington personally led the army against the rebellion; The rebellion ended without a battle.

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political parties

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groups that help elect people and shape policies

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Federalist Party

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Promoted strong federal government; Supported industry and trade

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Democratic-Republican Party

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It’s members were called Republicans (different than the party today); Desired to limit the federal government’s power

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XYZ Affair

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French attempt to secure a bribe and a loan in exchange for discussing a treaty with America; America refused to cooperate

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Alien and Sedition Acts

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1798- Four laws passed by the Federalist controlled Congress intended to crush opposition to war

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Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions

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Documents that argued that the Alien and Sedition Acts were unconstitutional; Supported the idea that states could challenge the federal government