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History Chpt. 11
US History Chpt. 11 Political Development
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Whiskey Rebellion | A revolt by farmers in 1794 against an excise tax on whiskey. |
| Washington's Farewell | George Washington's parting message to the nation, given in 1796, in which he warned of threats to the nation's future. |
| Loose construction | a broad interpretation of the Constitution, meaning that Congress has powers beyond those specifically given in the Constitution |
| Strict construction | a narrow interpretation of the Constitution, meaning that Congress has only those powers specifically given in the Constitution. |
| Sedition | the crime of encouraging rebellion against the government. |
| nullify | to refuse to recognize a federal law. This action by a state is call nullification. |
| Sates' rights theory | the theory that rights not specifically given to the federal government by the Constitution remain with the states. |
| reluctant | struggling in opposition. |
| finances | the management of money |
| accumulated | to gather or collect |
| eloquently | having the power of fluent, forceful and powerful speach |
| resolutions |