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ch.9 vocab.
vocabulary 1790s
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| neutrality procalamation | stated that washington has a neutral policy |
| jay`s treaty | A 1795 AGREEMENT BETWEEN BRITAIN AND the u.s.that called for britain to pay damages for seized american ships.in exchange u.s. would pay it`s debts |
| kentucky and virginia resolutions | a 1798 &1799 declaration that claimed each state has the right to decide whether a federal law is constitutional |
| whiskey rebellion | a 1794 protest over a tax on all liquor made and sold in the united states |
| judiciary act | created the structure of the supreme court and set up a system of district courts and circuit for the nation |
| neutrality | not taking sides in a conflict |
| frigate | fast sailing ships with many guns |
| faction | opposing groups within a party |
| nation debt | total amount of money that a government owes to others |
| cabinet | group of officials who head government departments and advise the president |