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Who was John Marshall?
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Federalist, Chief justice of Supreme Court. His decisions throughout his years on the Supreme Court strengthen the power of the court and the federal gov't. He established the principle of judicial review with Marbury v.Madison
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What two ideas did Hamilton strongly support to get the U.S. back on its feet ?
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Repayment of debts owed
Formation of a national bank |
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Why was there a Whiskey Rebellion?
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Hamilton pushed through an excise tax on whiskey. Making whiskey was one way that frontier farmers acquired cash.
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What was the Treaty of Greenville?
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After the Battle of Fallen Timbers the Native Americans agreed to give up most of the land in Ohio for an annual payment of $10,000.
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What were midnight judges?
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Adams appointed these judges on the last day of his administration. Adams was trying to pack the court system with Federalists
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What was the argument in Marbury v. Madison?
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Marbury, a last minute appointment by Adams (midnight judge) did not get official papers appointing him judge. James Madison was suppose to deliver them. He would not. The courts ruled unconstitutional.
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