Midterm page 4 Flashcards
Articles of Confederation (weakness/problems)
The articles of confederation were the documents that guided and structured the US government. Problems were: 1. Weak central government, 2. No court systems to settle disputes between states, 3. States printed different money unique to their state
Great Compromise
Agreement reached at the Constitutional Convention as leaders replaced the Articles of Confederation. The great compromise made the legislative branch have two houses. One house with equal representation–the senate (2 per state). A 2nd house with representation based on population (House of Representatives)
Three-fifths Compromise
Agreement that allowed southern states to count ⅗ of their slaves when calculating population totals to determine how many seats a state will get in the House of Representatives
Precedents of George Washington
As the first president, George Washington’s actions constantly serve as an example for future presidents to follow. Example: leave after 2 terms, assemble a cabinet, inaugurated among the American people
Whiskey Rebellion
Protest by Pennsylvania farmers who refused to pay a tax on whiskey as a result of a law passed by Congress. This challenged George Washington’s presidential authority. Washington used the military to end the rebellion and collect the tax.
Bank of the United States
Part of Alexander Hamilton’s plan to help pay off the national debt the US had after the Revolutionary war. Bank also gave US Farmers and businessmen loads to create economic growth
Alien Act
Law passed by Congress while John Adams was president. Controversial and unpopular. It allowed the President to expel any foreigner from the US considered to be a threat
Response to the Whiskey Rebellion
George Washington’s response showed that the New Federal Government would not tolerate violent disobedience of the law. If you do not like the law, vote for new lawmakers to make changes, until then, obey the law.
