Early Republic Flashcards

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Precedents-Examples set that others flow.

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  • 2 Term Limit.
  • Creation of a cabinet.
  • “Mr. President.”
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Whiskey Rebellion

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-A tax protest against the Whiskey Tax.

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Farewell Address

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Washington’s speech at the end of his presidency when he warned the nation against:

  • Excessive political party spirit and geographical distinctions.
  • Foreign affairs or long-term alliances with other nations.
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Federalists

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  • Alexander Hamilton.
  • Found support from the wealthy elite- bankers, factory owners, and industrialists.
  • Support came from the North.
  • Favored a strong, central government with the power to run the country smoothly.
  • Favored a National Bank in order to control and stabilize the nation’s money.
  • Envisioned a country of large, industrial cities.
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Democratic-Republicans

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  • Thomas Jefferson.
  • Found support from the common people, specifically farmers.
  • Support came from the South.
  • Favored strong, state governments that would uphold independence of each state.
  • Against a National Bank as they were favored state controlled institutions.
  • Envisioned a country a small, independent farmers.
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Whiskey Tax

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-First tax imposed on a domestic product by the newly formed federal government.

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