CH6 TEXT Flashcards
Issues with the articles of confederation
each state had its own currency, federal govt. too weak, general dismay
Constitutional convention
55 delegates draft a new constitution
3/5 compromise
a slave is worth 3/5 of a man
federalists
believed a stronger central govt. was needed, emphasized the weaknesses of the aoc but had issues getting people behind the new constitution
anti federalists
they believed stronger central govt. would destroy the revolution’s work, argued that the proposed constitution would diminish individual rights
federalist papers
85 essays convincing the public to ratify a new constitution in exchange for adding a bill of rights
Bill of rights
the first ten amendments that lay out very basic rights demanded by the american people
Hamilton’s financial program
his goal was to pay off national debt, create a national bank, enact tariffs to protect new industry. he succeeded in the second 2
Hamilton’s economic plan exchange
in exchange for enacting his plans, hamilton agreed to move the country’s capital to virginia
french revolution
inspired by american success, france devolved into chaos when it attempted to revolt
proclamation of neutrality
washington formally declared he would not assist his french allies in their own rebellion
citizen genet
french minister to the united states who broke the law by attempting to sway americans to support france. even jefferson approved of washington ousting him
jay treaty
britain agreed to evacuate its posts left in america
pinckney treaty
as a result of jay treaty, spain consolidates its land holdings
xyz affair
french ministers suggested bribes in exchange for america entering negotiations for stolen ships
