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History chap. 10 Flashcards

1
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Alexander Hamilton

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Secretary of the Treasury

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unconstitutional

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not permitted by the Constitution

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  1. USS Constitution
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best known United States frigate

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Farewell Address

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words of advice by George Washington when he left office

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Speculator

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someone who is willing to invest on the chance of making a large profit

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  1. nullify
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cancel a law passed by the government

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frigate

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a fast sailing ship

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  1. tariff
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tax on imported goods

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Thomas Jefferson

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Pro-French

Opposed national bank

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bond

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a certificate that promises to pay the holder a certain sum of money plus interest to be repaid by a certain date

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  1. Whiskey Rebellion
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farmers rebelled against the tax on liquor

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  1. Alien Act
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allowed the President to expel any alien

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  1. French Revolution
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French people rebelled against their king

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  1. Republican
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political party led by Thomas Jefferson

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  1. alien
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foreigner

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Cabinet

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group of people who advise the President

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High Federalists

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political party that was created when the Federalists split

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  1. Alexander Hamilton
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Pro-British

Favored national bank

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  1. Sedition Act
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citizens could be fined or jailed if they criticized public officials

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  1. sedition
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a rebellion against a government

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precedent

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an act or decision that sets an example for others to follow

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national debt

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the money that a government owes

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  1. George Washington
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Father of our Country

24
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  1. John Adams
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second President of the U.S.

25
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  1. Federalist
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political party led by Alexander Hamilton*

26
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  1. Thomas Jefferson
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Secretary of State

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