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social studies vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| federalist papers | a series of essays defending and explaining the constitution |
| habeas corpus | the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended,unless when in case of rebillion or invasion the public safety may require it |
| northwest oridance | it described how the northwest territory was to be governed and set conditions for settlement and settlers rights |
| albany plan of union | the first formal proposal to unite the american colonies,put forth by benjamin franklin |
| cabinet | a group of department heads who serve as the presidents cheif advisors |
| alexander hamilton | was one of the federalist papers authors and in washingtons cabinet |
| neutrality | not siding with one country or the other |
| jays treaty | the agreement that ended dispute over american shipping during the french revolution |
| washingtons farewell address | warned strongly against permanent alliances between the u.s and other countries |
| alien and sedition acts | a series of four laws enacted in 1798 to reduce the political power of recent immigrants to the u.s |