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14 Cards in this Set
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Precedent
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An act or decision that sets an example for others to follow
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Washington's Precedents
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2 four year terms, a group of trusted advisors called the "Cabinet," the State of the Union speech, neutrality, or to stay out of foreign affairs, and a Farewell Address.
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Federalists
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Leader: Alexander Hamilton
Type of Government: Strong National Government Type of Bank(s): A National Bank Tariff: High Tariffs Country Supported: Britian |
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The Democratic-Republicans
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Leader: Thomas Jefferson
Type of Government: Strong State Government Type of Bank(s): Multiple Banks. No National one. Tariff: Low Tariffs Country Supported: France |
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The XYZ Affair
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France tried making America agree to a bribe before negotiating the release of captured American ships. The reason why it was called the XYZ Affair because they sent three representatives to France named "X," "Y," and "Z."
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Jay's Treaty
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Washington signed the treaty and agreed to supply more trade to Britain
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The Alien and Sedition Act
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A law passed that allowed President John Adams to expel any immigrant and arrest any citizen who criticized his government and those who worked in it.
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War of 1812
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The "Second Revolutionary War" against Britain. The War was ended by the Treaty of Ghent, signed in Ghent, France. Though the war ended in a draw, America gained international recognition as a powerful country.
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The Monroe Doctrine
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Monroe drew a line in the sand, dividing the globe into the Eastern and Western Hemisphere. He told the Europeans not to attack the countries in South America and set up colonies or it would be like declaring war upon America. In return, they would not attack the colonies being set up in the Middle East and Africa.
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The Corrupt Bargain
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The Election of 1828, where Andrew Jackson won in popularity, but did not win the Electoral College or in the spot of President. It was believed the Henry Clay, a major figure in the House of Representatives at the time, was promised the spot of the Secretary of State, if he convinced the House to vote for John Adams.
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Tariff of Abominations
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A tariff passed in 1828 to protect the South and North from being undersold by the British and their goods. The South was harmed because they had to pay for goods they couldn't produce. Britain then decided not to buy any Southern cotton. It lead to the Nullification Crisis.
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The Nullification Crisis
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When a State Government can overrule a National Government decision.
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Tariff of Abominations
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A tariff passed in 1828 to protect the South and North from being undersold by the British and their goods. The South was harmed because they had to pay for goods they couldn't produce. Britain then decided not to buy any Southern cotton. It lead to the Nullification Crisis.
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The Nullification Crisis
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When a State Government can overrule a National Government decision.
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