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Unit 3: New Nation
Building a New Nation
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Judiciary Act of 1789 | created a Supreme Court w/ a chief justice and 5 associate justices |
| Judiciary of 1801 | federal legislation passed by Adam's to increase the # of federal judges to 16 |
| Marbury v Madison | federal case involving the Judiciary Act of 1789 and Adam's midnight appointment of judges |
| Judicial Review | Supreme Court has the authority to declare act unconstitutional |
| Alexander Hamilton | creator of the National Bank of the US |
| Shay's Rebellion | domestic rebellion post Revolutionary War involving disagreements over taxing local citizens |
| Whiskey Rebellion | illustrated the ability of the federal government to put down internal rebellions |
| Alien and Sedition Acts | reaction to XYZ Affair whereby US increased residency/citizenship requirements to 14 years |
| Embargo Act of 1807 | US policy meant to protect fledgling American industry and ban trade with European nations |
| War of 1812 | conflict between US and Britain over issues of impressment and blockade |
| Edmond Genet | French national who attempted to enlist Americans to fight in France |
| neutrality | Washington's decision to avoiding the French Revolution |
| Treaty of San Lorenzo | acquisition of lands east of the Mississippi river |
| Jay Treaty | British evacuation of all forts on American soil |