Us Hist Test 3

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Bicameral

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Form of government in the US. It had two house legislatures. Georgia and Pennsylvania were excluded

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Emancipation

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it was made to free the black slaves. Every state north of Maryland agreed to free slaves. The southern states wanted to keep the slaves. it led to the civil war

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Land Ordinance (1785)

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Law passed by congess to provide an orderly method for settling public land north of the ohio river. Everytownship was to contain 640 acres each. it cost $1.00/acre

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Articles of Confederation

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1787. a plan developed by congess to unite the states and establsih a legal authority. it had to be ratified. (7 out of the 13)

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Shay's Rebellion

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took place in massachusetts. it was the first revolt in the US. Farmers were losing their land because they couldnt pay their taxes

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Federalists Convention (1787)

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Took place in Philidelphia. they reviewed to articles of confederation and decided that a constitution needed to be created. the most intelligent people attended.

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Virginia Plan

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Based on population for voting. proposed by Madison. it drafted three equal branches

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New Jersey Plan

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they were small states. it was developed so all of the states could have an equal vote

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The Great Comprimise

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it set up a bicameral system. each state had equal number of senator. two from each state. House of reps. went according to population

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Bill of Rights

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It was the first 10 amendments. they were made in 1791. they ensure basci rights. more amendments were added later on

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Branches of Government

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there are three branches.
Executive- president
Legislative- congress
Judicial- supreme court

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checks and balances

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to create an equal power of control among the three branches of govt. no one branch could over power the others.

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Federalist papers

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written by federalists. they were letters to convince congress for a strong central govt

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electoral college

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each state chooses electors equal to its representaion in congress. they would meet to vote for the pres. the winner is decided by the majority rule. there are 100 senators and 435 house of reps.

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electoral college failed twice

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the electoral college failed twice. 1. 1800 thomas jefferson vs. Aaron Burr 2. 1824 Andrew Jackson vs Quincy Adams

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George Washington

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1st pres of the US. took office on April 30th, 1789. great military leader. ran for two terms

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John Adams

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First vice pres of the US. became 2nd pres of the US. he was with the Democratic-Republican party 1747- 1801

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Rubber Stamp

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the farmers devised the electoral system to be cautios. the electoral college usually reflect the peoples wishes. there was a case where jimmy carter won the popular vote but not the electoral vote, so Ronal Regan won the election.

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The Federalis Era

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1789-1824. the govt was managed by those who had drawn the constitution document. few anti federalists were elected to the govt. lost control in election of 1800s

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Whisky Rebellion

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1794. it was a revolt of farmers against the tax on whisky. it was put down by washington.

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Branches of Government

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there are three branches.
Executive- president
Legislative- congress
Judicial- supreme court

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checks and balances

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to create an equal power of control among the three branches of govt. no one branch could over power the others.

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Federalist papers

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written by federalists. they were letters to convince congress for a strong central govt

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electoral college

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each state chooses electors equal to its representaion in congress. they would meet to vote for the pres. the winner is decided by the majority rule. there are 100 senators and 435 house of reps.

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electoral college failed twice

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the electoral college failed twice. 1. 1800 thomas jefferson vs. Aaron Burr 2. 1824 Andrew Jackson vs Quincy Adams

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George Washington

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1st pres of the US. took office on April 30th, 1789. great military leader. ran for two terms

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John Adams

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First vice pres of the US. became 2nd pres of the US. he was with the Democratic-Republican party 1747- 1801

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Rubber Stamp

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the farmers devised the electoral system to be cautios. the electoral college usually reflect the peoples wishes. there was a case where jimmy carter won the popular vote but not the electoral vote, so Ronal Regan won the election.

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The Federalis Era

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1789-1824. the govt was managed by those who had drawn the constitution document. few anti federalists were elected to the govt. lost control in election of 1800s

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Whisky Rebellion

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1794. it was a revolt of farmers against the tax on whisky. it was put down by washington.

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Farewell Address

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the last speech given by washington as president. he warned against political parties and attachment to foreign nations.

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XYZ Affair

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the French dispatched three individuals asking for bribes for the privilege to meet the foreign minister. the US sent John Marshall. they gave him no respect

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Quasi War

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1798-1799. US was in rage. Ready for war with France. the french backed out.

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Election of 1800

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Republicans- Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr
Federalist- John Adams and Charles Pinckney. Votes go to the Hous of reps. Jefferson wins. resulted on the 12th amendment

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Benjamin Banneker

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After L'Enfant left, he took over in designing the white house. he was a free balck man

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Thomas Jefferson

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3rd pres of the US. served two terms. 1801-1809. had an affair

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Sacagawea

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an indian girl who was the guide in the exploration. translator for Lewis and Clark. married a French Canadian

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York

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A black slave who helped Lewis and Clark in their expedition. he was very skilled in hunting and fishing. he was treated equally.

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Louisiana Purchase

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May 1803. Thomas Jefferon wanted to buy that land. Napoleon sold it for $15 million

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Barbary War

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N ASfrican countries had many pirates that stole merchendise. jefferson sent out naval ships to stop them. it was our first victory outside of US