The early republic Flashcards
Who was George Washington?
The 1st president
warned against splitting into political parties
Also warned against foreign alliances
Farewell Address
What was the whisky rebellion?
The new (broke) government had imposed a tax on whisky. A LOT of western Pennsylvania disliked the tax and (tried to) rebel against the government by refusing to pay the taxes. President George Washington responded by sending 13,000 strong-militia army that (immediately) stopped the rebellion
What was the affect of the whisky reellion?
It strengthened the federal government
Who was John Adams?
2nd president
XYZ affair
Alien and Sedition Act
What was the XYZ affrair?
1797
John Adams wanted to avoid war with France so he sent delegates (Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, Elbridge Gerry, and John Marshall) to try and negatate with France. While they were on their way to France, they met 3 french diplomats that demanded that they pay $250,000 dollars. The Americans felt insulted and refused to pay the bribe
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
3rd president
Louisiana Purchase (1803–$15 million–France)
Lewis and Clark expedition in 1804-1806
Why did the Case Marbury v Madison start?
William Marbury was appointed by (previous) president John Adams to become a judge but the new president, Thomas Jefferson reused to hire him for the job
What did the court case Marbury v. Madison create?
Judicial review
what is judicial review?
The court’s ability to declare laws unconstitutional
Who was Alexander Hamiliton?
1st secretary of Treasury
1st National bank
Federal leader
shot by Aron Burr
Who was James Madison?
4th president
“Father of the Constitution”
