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Unit 5 Lesson 13
Political Developments in the Early Republic
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Washington's Farewell Address | George Washington's parting message to the nation, given in 1796, in which he warned of threats to the nation's future |
| Whiskey Rebellion | a revolt by farmers in 1794 against an excise tax on whiskey |
| finances | the money that a person, company, or nation has, and how it is managed |
| autocracy | a form of government in which one person holds all power |
| reluctantly | to have hesitation or an unwillingness to do something |
| exert | to put out effort to make something happen |
| strict construction | a narrow interpretation of the Constitution, meaning that Congress has only those powers specifically given i the Constitution |
| accumulated | to increase in quantity or size over time |
| loose construction | a broad interpretation of the Constitution, meaning that Congress has powers beyond those specifically given in the Constitution |
| States' Doctrine | the theory that rights not specifically given to the federal government by the Constitution remain with the states |
| resolution | statement of a formal decision agreed on by a group |
| sedition | the crime of encouraging rebellion against the government |
| nullify | to refuse to recognize a federal law. This action by a state is called nullification. |