John Adams Flashcards
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Alien and Sedation Acts
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- Act that made it illegal to go against the president and immigrants unable to vote
2
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Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions
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- Made by James Madison and THomas Jefferson stating that the sedation acts are unconstitutional and to nullify it
3
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Midnight Judges-
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were selected by President John Adams, who signed appointments up until midnight on his last day in office
4
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Marshall Court-
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Supreme Court decision that established the supremacy of the national government over state governments
5
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Second Great Awakening-
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Revival in religious awakenings throughout the USA, Charles Finney was an evangelist that helped others find God
6
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XYZ Affair-
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An incident in which French agents attempted to get a bribe and loans from US diplomats in exchange for an agreement that French privateers would no longer attack American ships. It led to an undeclared war between the two countries
