Chapter 11

Question 1

loose construction

Answer 1

a broad interpretation of the Constitution, meaning that Congress has powers beyond those specifically given in the Constitution

Question 2

Whiskey Rebellion

Answer 2

a revolt by farmers in 1794 against an excise tax on whiskey

Question 3

Washington’s Farewell Address

Answer 3

George Washington’s parting message to the nation, given in 1796, in which he warned of threats to the nation’s future

Question 4

strict construction

Answer 4

a narrow interpretation of the Constitution, meaning that Congress has only those powers specifically given in the Constitution

Question 5

sedition

Answer 5

the crime of encouraging rebellion against the government

Question 6

nullify

Answer 6

to refuse to recognize a federal law. This action by a state is called nullification

Question 7

States’ Doctrine

Answer 7

the theory that rights not specifically given to the federal government by the Constitution remain with the states

Question 8

blockade

Answer 8

a closing off of an area to keep people or supplies from going in or out

Question 9

embargo

Answer 9

a government order that forbids trade with another country

Question 10

Monroe Doctrine

Answer 10

President James Monroe’s declaration in 1823 that the Western Hemisphere was no longer open to European colonization

Question 11

neutrality

Answer 11

a policy of not choosing sides in a dispute or war between other countries

Question 12

isolationism

Answer 12

a policy of avoiding political or military agreements with other countries