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49 Cards in this Set
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What problems faced the newly independent US and why was there such fear of a strong government?
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There was no money and no way to get any! Each state had there own currency and state boundaries were unknown. They feared that they would abuse their power
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Why did the Constitutional Convention take place, who were the founding fathers and why has the American Constitution endured?
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The Articles of Confederation took place because they needed to fix things. Madison, Washington and Franklin were the founding fathers. It has endured due to checks and balances as well as amendments
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Describe the Articles of Confederation
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written as a basis for a national legislative body. It created a loosely joined group of 13 independent states w/ a nearly powerless central government.
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What was the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?
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it enabled congress to maintain control over unsettled territory until enough people settled to form a legislature (rights of native Americans were not considered)
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Shays Rebellion
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banks attempted to foreclose on farmers which led to the rebellion in MA. It gets people to finally change and is proof that the government isn't working. They ceased control of weapons and threatened to overthrow the gov. No one was there to be in control
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James Madison
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the father of the constitution
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The Constitution
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house of reps = based on population
senate = 2 per state |
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Federalists vs. anti-federalists
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federalists supported constitution
anti-federalists opposed it anti-federalists suspicious of any concentration of power |
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salem witch trials
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ooooooooooooooooooohhhh
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bill of rights
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1791, 10 amendments to constitution which eased fears of strong central government. established personal rights, gained acceptance of constitution.
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strict construction
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federal cannot do what the constitution does not specifically allow it to do.
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loose construction
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federal govt. can pass necessary laws to govern, provided that constitution does not forbid them
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political philosophy of alexander hamilton
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strong federal govt. with strong financial institutions is necessary for america to develop & grow. believed in establishment of a national bank.
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political philosophy of thomas jefferson
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power of the federal govt. should be limited to avoid possible abuses of power. nation will develop & grow based on successes of agriculture & individual family farm. against national bank.
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mama papa style (MPS)
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the style used by mama and papa to accomplish their way cool feats. made famous in the early 2000s, it spread across the world and is now used by the leaders of many countries.
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george washington
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walked away from power to better the country. cared more for the good of the nation than for himself.
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whiskey rebellion
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immigrants come in to make whiskey, american govt. taxes it, and immigrants flee to Kentucky.
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XYZ affair
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american diplomats sent to france were asked to pay a bribe in order negotiate & were harassed.
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alien act
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foreigners not allowed to speak against the govt.
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sedition act
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americans cannot criticize or print material speaking out against the govt.
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virginia & kentucky resolutions
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challenged power of federal govt. as result of alien & sedition acts
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president conflict
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jefferson became adams' vice president, and they didn't get along. tie for aaron burr & jefferson, hamilton got federalists to vote for jefferson making him our third president
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what were key events that took place during jefferson's presidency???
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first peaceful transfer of power in history, shows that american system of government can work.
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why was jefferson election a big fucking deal?
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tie in the electoral vote, therefore it went to house of reps. couldn't agree, so hamilton used his influence to gain votes for jefferson rather than for Burr's candy ass.
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jefferson
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supported agriculture, enjoyed being informal but was rich as fuck. cut military budget & eliminated taxes. didn't abolish hamilton's economic problem, supported bank.
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marbury vs. madison
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established judicial review & that supreme court had the last say on any legal issue.
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louisiana purchase
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we wanted land, france wanted money. they sold louisiana territory to us for 15 million smackers, and size of nation doubled.
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poopoo dog
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a dumb, hyper bitch that whines, begs, chews on shit, and very annoying all around
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embargo act
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american sailors kidnapped by British. jefferson's dumb ass responded by stopping american trade with foreign ports, which was an economic disaster.
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monroe doctrine
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no further expansion of european influence in the new world would be acceptable to US.
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what contributed to american growth in 19th century?
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market economy (goods for commercial use) grew. population grew, as did domestic market for goods. cotton production increased, canals built that reduced shipping cost. steamboats & railroads developed. western expansion popular.
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what benefits/problems arose from american expansion in 19th century?
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credit overused, economy faltered slightly. use of slavery to support cotton industry grew, led to disputes and conflicts.
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how did american democracy change with election of andrew jackson
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more people allowed to vote because necessity to own land was dropped.
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in what ways was andrew jackson different?
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he was not rich, first president to come from "common people," proved anybody could do it.
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corrupt bargain
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adams picks clay to be secretary of state. jackson says adams & clay screwed him over.
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john quincy adams
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talented diplomat and intellectual but a weak politician. had trouble getting people to obey him.
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andrew jackson
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"old hickory," cabine comprised mostly of friends, trashed the white house during a rager the night of his election
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whig party
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in england, a party opposed to the king. in america, party called themselves whigs to imply that jackson was like a king. they opposed jackson
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trail of tears
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jackson ordered removal of cherokees. they were forced to go to oklahoma, thousands died on the way.
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nullification crisis
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south carolina tried to nullify tariffs passed by federal govt. and tried to leave union. jackson threatens to march the army all over their asses and fuck them up, they totally puss out and cry.
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jackson versus the bank
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jackson thought the bank of the US served only the interests of the wealthy, refused to support renewal of the banks charter; led to destruction of bank system.
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how does american society change during 19th century?
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growing rapidly and experiencing industrialization, population growth, & increased conflict between north and sizzouth.
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social issues of 19th century
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women's rights, temperance movement (ban of alcohol) & abolitionist movement.
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second great awakening
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economic success=sign of moral character. emphasized spiritual matters but valued hard work and frugality as well.
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transcendentalists
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emerson, thoreau, whitman etc. sought to embrace nature over materialistic world.
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fudge packing
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buttsex
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william lloyd garrison
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leader of abolitionist movement, had newspaper called the liberator which strongly denounced slavery.
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faggity fox
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gay fox
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seneca falls convention
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1848, declared all men & women created equal. elizabeth cady stanton & susan b anthony both present.
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