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English Bill of Rights (1689) > Anti-Federalists
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No King/Queen could tax without consent consent of government
No taxation without representation Monarch may not impose "martial law" in times of peace Gave right to bear arms (defense against tyrant leader) Passed because of James II CONNECT WITH CONSTITUTION |
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Anti-Federalists (1789) < English Bill of Rights
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(English Bill of Rights) The United States Constitution was not generally accepted by Anti-Federalists because the state sovereignty that was given to them originally in America was taken away. They would end up in a similar situation that they did in England during the time of King James.
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French and Indian War (1754-1761)> War for Independence
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Starts in America, spreads to Europe. A fight over land from Appalachia to the Mississippi River. Doubled the size of colonies and gave huge debt to the colonies.
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War for Independence (1775-1783) < French and Indian War
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Colonists were responsible for paying war reparations, colonists couldn't be there because of Indians
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Undeclared War with France (1798-1800) > Embargo Act
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Began because of the XYZ affair, a naval war with France in the Atlantic and West Indies, ended in a stalemate because Adams pushed for piece, not "all out" war.
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Embargo Act (1807) < Undeclared War with France
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Because of previous conflicts with France, the embargo was emposed against England and France. It didn't hurt England or France, but it hurt the American trade/economy greatly (two main traders)
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Election of 1824 > Democratic Party
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Four legitimate candidates, none received majority. Went to the House, Clay voted out. Jackson thought he would get Clay's supporters, but supported Adams (Clay was Speaker). Adams won, Clay was Secretary of State. Jackson formed...
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Democratic Party (1828-) < Election of 1824
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Jackson formed the Democratic party in Tennessee after he lost the Election of 1824, Republican party had betrayed him. Mudslinging! Jackson first democratic president. Believed in Strict constitution, balance between fed/state, and Majority rule.
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Kansas-Nebraska Act (1854) > Second Republican Party
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Act started by Stephen Douglass, Senator from Illinois. He wanted popular sovereignty to determine slavery. Angered the North and cancelled Missouri Compromise. Dissolved Whig Party (embarrassment)
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Second Republican Party (1854-) < Kansas-Nebraska Act
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Formed after Kansas-Nebraska Act when the Whig party dissolved. Same beliefs as the Whig Party, (Loose Const, strong Fed, minority rights) except emphasizing anti-slavery expansion as most important part of platform. Formed in Ripon!
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First Thanksgiving (1621) > King Philip's War
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The fall following the first winter of the Pilgrims in Plymouth had bountiful harvests, so the First Thanksgiving was celebrated with the Wampanoags.
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King Philip's War (1675-1676) < First Thanksgiving
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War with the Wampanoag tribe. The English went on native lands, and the natives fought back. They attacked about 50 towns (including Plymouth). There were high English casualties, but they were successful with high fire power. Last sign. North conflict with Indians.
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Shays' Rebellion (1786) > Whiskey Rebellion
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Backcountry farmers lost land through mortgage foreclosures and tax delinquincies. Led by Shays, they demanded cheap paper money, lighter taxes, and no foreclosures.
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Whiskey Rebellion (1794) < Shays' Rebellion
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After the national debt grew large because of more people who owed money, Hamilton placed an excise tax on several items, mainly whiskey. It caused small revolts which were crushed by Washington's army.
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Founding of Massachusetts Bay Colony (1630) > Salem Witch Trials
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In 1630, many vessels left England heading to Massachusetts (Great Migration). Many were Puritans, including governor Winthrop, who believed he had a calling from God to build a holy society.
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Salem Witch Trials (1692) < Founding of Massachusetts Bay Colony
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The religious ways of the Puritans led to witch hunting. 14 young women and 6 young men were hanged as witches. The trials were a result of "mini glorious revolutions" in Massachusetts.
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Alien and Sedition Acts (1798) > Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions
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There were harsh laws for aliens (fear of spies, 14 years to become citizen), and sedition meant no free speech against government. They expired under Jefferson because they were unpopular.
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Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions (1798) < Alien and Sedition Acts
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In the Kentucky and Virginia resolutions, the individual states were given power to be judges of deciding to overstep authority and decide the meaning of the Constitution. (Jefferson and Madison resolutions) It gave the states more individual power to prevent federal shows of power, but eventually it proved that the Supreme Court had final say on Constitutional matters.
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Compromise of 1850 > Personal Liberty Laws
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It was based on Popular Sovereignty in territories (New Mexico and Utah) and California was a free state. It made appear that N/S sectionalism was disappearing
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Personal Liberty Laws (1850's) < Compromise of 1850
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Mainly in Northern states; said states would ignore Fugitive Slave Act and punish slave catchers instead. Cannot happen, Constitution is Supreme Law of the Land.
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