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Unit 1 Flashcards

1
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Political Party

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People who have similar ideas about government

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2
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Bill of Rights

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First 10 amendments to the Constitution

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3
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Impressment

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Seizing American sailors by the British

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American System

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Movement to help in the growth and expansion of American industry and trade, Build roads and canals and establish tariffs

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Federalism

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Division of government into levels, Made up of state and national governments

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Federalist

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Party started by Alexander Hamilton and favored by wealthy merchants

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unconstitutional

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Term for a law or action that violates the Constitution

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Star- Spangled Banner

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American national anthem, written by Francis Scott Key

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Monroe Doctrine

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Declaration by the U.S. government that the Americas were closed to European colonization and interference

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Whiskey Rebellion

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Protest against an excise tax on whiskey that took place in Western Pennsylvania

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Democrat and Republican

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Party started by Thomas Jefferson and Supported by farmers

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Lewis and Clark

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Explored Louisiana Territory making maps, Documenting plant and animals

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Separation of powers

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Division of power between 3 branches of

government

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14
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Judicial Review

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Power of Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional

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Louisiana Purchase

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U.S. bought Louisiana Territory from France For $15 million

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16
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3 effects of exploring Louisiana Purchase

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Led to westward settlement, mapped the region, helped with knowledge of the natives in the west

17
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Describe Industrial Revolution

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Machines replaced men, things were made faster and cheaper and more efficient

18
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How did Andrew Jackson change democracy?

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Expanded right to vote, allowed middle and lower class a voice in government- increase power of the president- empowered common man

19
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Role of a citizen

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sit on a jury, pay taxes, enlist in the draft, obey laws

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