Defining America: 1789-1820 Flashcards
fat, dumb, ugly vs. superheroes
this shows different political views within the country
Hamilton’s Financial Plan
pays off the national debt and sets us national bank
French Revolution
Washington keeps the USA neutral
Treaty of Jay
eases tension with British empire and keeps America neutral with France v. Britain
The Whiskey Rebellion
tax protest in west PA
Federalist Party
-Hamilton
-pro-British
-central government
Democratic-Republican Party
-Jefferson
-pro-French
-state government
Washington’s Farewell Address
Washington wants to avoid political parties
XYZ Affair
diplomatic fight with France that almost led to war
Alien and Sedition Acts
Anti-French and Democratic-Republican laws that limited immigration of the French and Free-Speech of the Democratic-Republicans.
Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions
by Jefferson and Madison: states could declare federal laws unconstitutional
1800 elections
Thomas Jefferson defeated John Adams and Adam Burr
Louisiana Purchase
(Jefferson’s First Term)
-modern Midwest sold by France for 15M
-Lewis and Clarke expedition proved major discoveries for America
Judiciary Act of 1789
congress passed a law that created a Federal court system for America
Marbury v. Madison
-Supreme Court was established
-Judiciary Branch becomes a true third branch of the US Government
Judicial Review
Supreme Court can decide if an act of Congress or the President was constitutional
Jefferson’s Contradictions
-referenced religion, but was not religious
-wanted a smaller federal government
-was racist publicaly
Embargo Act
-America could not export any of its goods from America to other countries
-tried to avoid war
-caused an economic disaster
James Madison wins 1808 election
He was the leader of the Democratic-Republican Party
Nonintercourse Act
lifted all embargo, trading with all nations except France and Britain
Macon’s Bill No.2
-restored trade with France and Britain
-BUT if one declared to support the US neutrality, no trading from the foe
-led to war with Britain
Who pushes for war with Britain?
Western and Southern Democratic-Republicans
Who starts the War of 1812 and why?
US, invaded Canada for land AND Americans being pressured to join the British navy
Battle of New Orleans
Andrew Jackson defeats the British, Jackson becomes national hero