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26 Cards in this Set
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Mathew Lyon
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arrested under Sedition Act
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Federalists Party
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Pro-British
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John Adams
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first Vice President
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Little Turtle
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leader of the Miami People
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Caucuses
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political meetings
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State Department
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handles relations with other nations
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Judiciary Act of 1789
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established federal court system
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Treaty of Grenville
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opened Ohio to white settlement
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Partisan
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a person favoring one side of a political issue
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Democratic
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Republicans-believed in state banks, strong state governments and rule by the people
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Sedition Act
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made it illegal to criticize the government
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African Immigrants
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could not apply for citizenship
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Naturalization Act
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made it more difficult for white aliens to become citizens
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Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions of 1798 & 1799
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spelled out a theory of states rights
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Whiskey Rebellion
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was a rebellion that showed that if you disagreed with the government you will need to try to change it using peaceful means and showed the strength of the the new government
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XYZ Affair
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crisis with France
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Alexander Hamilton
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first secretary of treasury
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War Department
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deals with the nations defense
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Treasury Department
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deals with the nations financial matters
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Aaron Burr
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Jefferson’s running mate in 1796
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Bill of Rights
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first 10 amendments added to the Constitution
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National Debt
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amount the nations government owes
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Jay’s Treaty
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considered by most Americans as being dishonorable
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Alien Act
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gave president the right to deport aliens
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Political parties
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What did George Washington warn about in his farewell address?
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That all the people should make decisions in government not just the rich
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What did Thomas Jefferson view as the best way for the government to run?
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