Unit 4 The Early Republic Flashcards
What was Washington’s military and political experience
He was a Commander in Chief of the Continental army and Delegate to Constitutional Convention
What is a precedent?
An example that would become a standard practice.
What is the Cabinet and who do they support?
They are departments that help and support the president.
Which cabinet member was in charge of the treasury ? Why was this such an important job?
Alexander Hamilton, he managed the governments money.
What is a strict interpretation of the Constitution? Who favored this?
Only what the constitution clearly states - favored by Jefferson and Madison
What is a loose interpretation of the constitution? Who favored this?
The constitution must be flexible to meet the needs of the country’s Elastic Cause - favored by Hamilton and Adams
What was Whiskey Rebellion?
Hamilton passed a tax on whiskey, poor farmers refused to pay for it. Washington and Hamilton send 13,000 troops to restore order but the rebels went home to avoid confrontation
How were Shays rebellion and Whiskey similar?
Both groups were protesting about taxes and were farmers.
What was Hamilton’s Financial Plan?
National gov assumes all debts (all states have to pay)
How were Shays rebellion and Whiskey different?
Whiskey has to do with one law and shays was just fed up with the leaders in Massachusetts.
Why were the southern states not thrilled about Hamilton’s plan?
They have little to no debts so it made it unfair that they had to pay for the debts of others.
What is Jay’s Treaty?
Passed to solve issues w/ England, trades more, and stays neutral btwn Eng. & Fran. War
Why did political parties form?
Because senators became rivals based on who supported who during the presidential elections of Washington or Adams
What was the main message of Washington’s farewell?
Don’t stray from your duty because of foreign entanglements or fighting.
What was the XYZ affair?
France attacked American shipping, which hurts Britain. Adams sends commissioners (Marshall, Pinckens and Gerry) to ask for peace. French minister sends xyz agents to demand huge bribe which was declined. In the end they lose each other’s alliance.
What was the Va and Ky Resolutions did what?
Rejected the Alien and Sedition acts
Who wrote the Va Ky Resolutions?
James Madison
Describe the characteristics of the Democratic- Republican Party
Supported Jefferson and James Madison, against Hamilton’s financial plan
Describe the Federalist Party
They supported Hamilton and his Financial Plan
What happened during the election of 1800
There’s a tie between Jefferson and Burr, Hamilton convinces house of Representatives to vote Jefferson
Was the Election of 1800 a revolution or a transfer of power
Transfer of power
What was the supreme court decision of Marbury vs. Madison
Declared the power of the federal courts to declare legislative and executive acts unconstitutional
What caused the War of 1812
Problems in transportation and financial systems, impressment, western expansion, disagreements over trade.
Why was louisiana territory purchased and by who?
Bought by jefferson, for control of mississippi river, outlet for western crops, preserve agr. society by making abundant lands available to future generations.
What song was written by a captured American describing what happened at Fort Mchenry
The Star- Spangled Banner
The battle of New Orleans in 1815 was important because?
It marked the states political incorporation into the union, and ended war of 1812
Describe the “Era of GOod Feelings”
Economic expansion, growth white settlement, trade in west, creation of new states, rising nationalism.
