Constituition, New Nation Flashcards
Federalists Vs. Anti-federalists
Federalists- supported the Constitution
Anti- wanted to keep articles of confederation
War of 1812
War with Canada. No real gains or loses
Manifest destiny
The belief that America should move westward to gain more land
Articles of confederation
Created the first rules of the land. Didn’t have much power nor did it cover must key issues
Northwest ordinance
Created first organized territory of the U.S
Compromises
Great- each state would have equal representation, 2 members
3/5- determined how slaves would be counted during an election
Hamilton vs. Jefferson
Jefferson: strong state gov., farmers, no national bank, common man, states could vote electors
Hamilton: wealthy strong central government, federalist, loosely followed constitution, national bank, industrial