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13 Cards in this Set
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List the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution.
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1- Freedoms
2- Right to Bear Arms 3- Quartering Troops 4- Searches & Seizures 5- Self-Incrimination 6- Fair Trial 7- Jury Trial 8- Punishment 9- Rights Beyond 10- Rights Guaranteed |
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What are the first 10 amendments classified as?
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The Bill Of Rights
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Describe the X, Y, Z affair
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Diplomats were sent to Paris. Three French agents would not identify themselves. They demanded a $250,000 bribe and a 10 million dollar loan to France before they could see the minister. It led to an undeclared naval war.
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In Washington's farewell Address, what two pieces of advice did he give to the young United States?
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1- Avoid political parties, it could divide the nation.
2- Stay neutral at all times. |
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Describe the 1798 Alien Act.
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The president had the power to arrest and deport citizens of other countries.
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Describe the Sedition Act.
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People could be fined or jailed for criticizing the government.
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Describe Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions
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Argues states had the right to judge federal laws, decide if constitutional, null & void.
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What did Prosser's Rebellion deal with? Dis it work?
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slavery, no
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What is a tariff?
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A tax on imported goods
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What did Hamilton's Program deal with?
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Huge debts owed to other nations and citizens.
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What kind of construction (Constitution) did Hamilton favor? Jefferson?
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Hamilton- Loose
Jefferson- Strict |
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When France and Britain go to war, what aspects do the United States consider when choosing a side?
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France helped us in the revolution. Britain was strong and dominated the oceans.
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List the first five presidents
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George Washington
John Adams Thomas Jefferson James Madison James Monroe |
