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28 Cards in this Set
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Who was the first Chief Justice?
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John Jay
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What were the people called that were on the supreme court and how many were there?
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-1 chief justice
-5 associate justices |
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What did the Judiciary Act do?
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-set up system of district courts and circuit courts throughout nation
-dicisions by lower courts appealed by Supreme Court |
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What is the total sum of money a gov't owes others?
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national debt
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Who was the 2nd president?
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John Adams
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Explain the XYZ affair.
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-Fr. seizing A. ships
-Fr. agents make deals w/ A. -before making deal Fr. wanted A. to give $250,000 to Tallyrand (Fr. foreign minister)and loan Fr. $10 million -A. didn't accept bribe -Adams strengthed navy~Fr. stopped siezing ships |
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Who were the Republican candidates in the election of 1800?
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-Thomas Jefferson for Pres.
-Aaron Burr for V.P. |
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Who were the Federalist candidates in the election of 1800?
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John Adams for Pres.
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Explain the Election of 1800.
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-vote tied btwn. Jefferson and Burr
-House of Reps. votes to break tie; however, House was split, but finally named Jeff. Pres. and Burr V.P. -Congress passed 12th Admendment |
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Explain the 12th amendment.
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electors vote seperately for Pres. and V.P.
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How did Alexander Hamilton die?
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killed by Aaron Burr in a duel
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Who is a person who comes into a country to settle there?
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immigrant
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What is starting up rebellion against gov't?
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sedition
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What is another word for canceled?
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nullify
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What were the positions of the first cabinet?
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-secretary of state
-" " treasury -" " war -atorney general -post master general |
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What was Hamilton's Plan to improve the economy?
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1.buy all bonds issued by national and state gov't
2.sell new bonds to pay off old debts 3.economy improve~gov't pay off new bonds 4. national gov't pay off state debts |
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What were the problems with Hamilton's Plan?
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-Rewarded Speculators
*during war gov't paid citizens bods; ppl needed $; sold bonds to speculators lower than face value; gov't repays bond at face value; speculators profit -Southern states already paid off debt |
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What was the compromise to Hamilton's Plan?
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-capitol built in S if S supported plan~S agreed
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Why did the Whiskey Rebellion occur and explain it.
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-cause~gov't tax liquor made and sold in U.S.
-farmers dislike~converted corn into whiskey; easier |
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Who was the leader of the Federalists?
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Alexander Hamilton
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Who was the leader of the Democratic/Republican?
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Thomas Jefferson
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Explain the Federalist party.
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-merchants and wealthy
-loose interpretation of constitution -strong central gov't |
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What/who did the Federalists favor?
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-British, National Bank, protective tariff
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Explain the D/R party.
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-farmers, powers to ppl
-strict interpretation of constitution -strong state gov't |
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Who did the D/Rs favor?
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-France
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Explain the Alien Act.
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-Pres. could expel any foreigner thought to be dangerous to U.S.
-immigrants had to wait 14 years before becoming a citizen instead of 5 years -most immigrants supported Republicans |
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Explain the Sedition Act.
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-citizens could be fined or jailed for criticizing the gov't or gov't officials
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Why didn't the Republicans like the Sedition act?
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it violated the 1st amendment
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