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18 Cards in this Set
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Precedent |
An example or model for others to follow |
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Tariff |
A tax on imported goods |
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Challenges to the New Government (1) |
1) Had to establish power within the U.S. |
Power |
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Challenges to the New Government (2) |
2. They had to create a Foreign Policy and establish relationships with other nations. |
Other nations |
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Challenges to the New Government (3) |
3) They had to deal with the issue of slavery. |
The issue of... |
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Challenges to the New Government (4) |
4) The country was in debt. |
In relation to money/ taxes |
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Challenges to the New Government (5) |
Debate over Political Parties. |
Washington disapproved of these |
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Challenges to the New Government (6) |
There was conflict over land with the Native Americans. |
Native Americans |
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Challenges to the New Government (7) |
George Washington had to set precedents for future presidents. |
Washington had to... |
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Washigton's Farwell Address:
How did Washington feel about Political Parties? |
Washington strongly opposed political parties. He believed that they would destroy the nation, and that they were destructive in a democracy. His advice on this matter was largely ignored. |
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Washington's Farewell Address:
How did Washington feel about alliances? |
Washington supported economic alliances and trading relationships, but advised against political alliances. He believed that political alliances would lead the U.S. into conflicts, and that it was best to remain neutral. His advice was followed until the early 1900s. |
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Hamilton 1) View of the average citizen 2) view of the Constitution 3) Best type of government 4) Political party 5) Best type of economy |
1) People are selfish and ignorant
2) loose interpretation of the Constitution
3) wanted a strong federal or central government
4) he was a Federalist
5) he wanted an industrialized economy |
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Jefferson 1) View of the average citizen 2) View of the Constitution 3) Best type of government 4) Political party 5) Best type of economy |
1) people are smart and capable of making good decisions
2) strict interpretation of the Constitution
3) wanted to give more power to states/the people
4) he was a Democratic-Republican
5) wanted and economy based on farming |
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Who owned the Louisiana Territory? |
The French (Napoleon- leader of France) |
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Why were the French willing to sell the Louisiana Territory to the U.S.? |
* money- they were in a lot of war debt (from their Revolution)
*the U.S. was determined to keep the New Orleans port open
*There had been revolts against the French in their colonies (West Indies, lead by Toussaint L'Overture) |
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When was the Louisiana Purchase made? |
April 30, 1803. |
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How much did the U.S. pay for the Louisiana Territory? |
$15 million, about 3 cents per acre |
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Who did Jefferson send to explore the Louisiana Territory? |
Captain Meriwether Lewis and Lieutenant William Clark.
The Corps of Discovery |
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