Development of Political Parties Flashcards
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Whiskey Rebellion
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- Farmers meet in Pennsylvania to refuse to pay whiskey tax.
- Only victims of the tax were poor farmers.
- Demonstrates power of federal government when military is used to stop the rebellion
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Great (3/5) Compromise
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- Every 5 slaves count as 3 people.
- States try to buy more slaves, but slave trade is illegal by 1800.
- Also establishes bicameral legislature (Senate and House of Representatives).
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Washington’s Farewell Address
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- Shouldn’t have political parties
2. Should be neutral and isolated
4
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Proclamation of Neutrality
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George Washington says the US will remain neutral in the conflict between England and France.
5
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Edmond Genet
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- French diplomat
- Attempts to organize pro- French groups
- Demands Washington settle policies with France
- Makes political atmosphere even more tense
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Thomas Jefferson (4)
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- Republican
- Advocates for democracy and the common man
- Strictly abides by the Constitution
- Wants the country to consist of small family farms, with everyone educated in philosophy
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Strict vs Loose Constructionalist
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- Strict- adhere strictly to what is stated in the Constitution
- Loose- opposite, act based on implied powers
8
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Virginia Plan
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- Calls for abandonment of the structure of the Confederation
- 2 senators, House of Representatives based on population.
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Republicans (4)
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- Dominant Southern planters, small farmers in North
- Hate England but are pro France- revolution is based on Enlightenment principles
- Want states to be powerful
- Real democracy (equal voice).
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Federalists (5)
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- North and middle colonies
- Pro British because they receive revenue from English exports
- Want a strong national government like England
- Advocate for commerce and trading
- Don’t support democracy or the common man
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Articles of Confederation (5)
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- No executive branch of government
- No national army, and no ability to tax unless the colonies choose to, can’t regulate trade.
- Each state could print its own money.
- Agreement from 9 colonies is necessary to pass a law
- Government is allowed to create treaties with foreign nations
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Election of 1800 (4)
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- Tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr
- Federalists support Aaron Burr
- Mostly Federalist Congress stalls to eventually make Burr president
- Jefferson becomes president through peaceful, democratic transfer of power.
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XYZ Affair
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- To stop seizures of goods, France solicits bribe from the US
- France diplomats asked for help, but say they require money, insulting the US
- Congress cuts off trade with France
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Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions
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- States can nullify any federal law they disagree with, specifically the Alien and Sedition Acts
- Written by Thomas Jefferson to get back at John Adams.
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Shays Rebellion
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- Soldier Daniel Shays comes home from war with national money that isn’t accepted.
- Shows that the states are too separate and the new government won’t work- calls for strong central government
- Reveals tension between people on the frontier and wealthier people om the coast