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chapter 6 YAWP vocab

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Shay's rebellion series of attacks on courthouses by a small band of farmers led by revolutionary war captain to block foreclosure proceedings
James Madison "Father of constitution", federalist leader, 4th president of the United States
Great Compromise Agreement in 1787 between large + small states of colonies. There would be rep. by pop. in House of Reps, equal rep in senate, 2 senators per state, tax bill + revenues would come from the House. Needs of big + small states.
Federalist papers Written by Hamilton, Jay, and Madison to support the ratification of the US constitution
Bill of Rights 1st 10 amendments to constitution. Written by Madison in response to calls from multiple states for greater constitutional protection for individual liberties. Specific limits of government power.
Bank of United States Economic plan proposed by Hamilton. Government was major stockholder of collecting taxes. Strong + stable national currency. Jefferson opposed bank, thought was unconstitutional. Went thru - brought issue of implied powers + political parties
Whiskey Rebllion Farmers in Pennsyl. rebelled against Hamilton's tax. Fed. officers killed. Army led by Wash. put down rebellion, showing new gov. under constitu. react fast to problem - contrasting inability of gov. to do so under articles of confed. (Shay's rebellion)
Jay's treaty Said Britain had to pay for American ships that were seized in 1793, and Americans had to pay British merchants debts owed from before rev. Britain agreed to remove troops from Ohio valley.
XYZ affair An insult to American delegation when they were supposed to be meeting foreign French minister (Talleyrand). Instead they sent 3 officials [....], demanded $250,000 as bribe to see Talleyrand.
Alien Act 1798, gave president authority to deport individuals who he considered a threat to the US
Sedition Act Made it a crime to criticize the government/gov. officials. Opponents said it violated citizen's rights to freedom of speech (1st amendment)
Kentucky and Virginia resolves Written anonymously by Jefferson and Madison in response to Alien and Sedition Acts. Declared that states could invalidate federal laws that states considered unconstitutional.
Disestablishments Period where political influence of established religions is successfully challenged
Election of 1800 1st peaceful transition of power from one party to another
Constitutional Convention Delegates from 12/13 states met @ Penns. State House to revise Articles of Confed. New gov. Maintain balance bwtween national + state sovereignty. Complicated, controversial.
Slavery compromises 3/5 Comp. (counted 3/5 of a state's enslaved pop. for rep. + tax). Slave Trade Comp. (protected foreign slave trade for 20 yrs in exchange for support of commercial legislation. Integrated slavery into new Const.
Ratification debates Intense discussions between federalists and Anti-Federalists over whether to adopt the new Constitution.
Federalist party 1st political party party in US, formed around Hamilton, supporting a strong and central gov., national economic development, friendly ties w/ Great Britain
Democratic-Republicans Political party founded by Thomas Jefferson + James Madison. Advocated for strict interpretation of Constitution, state rights, etc. Opposed federalist party.
French Revolution Created by 2 opposing political parties. Fueled debate over whether US should align with France or remain neutral.
Marbury vs Madison From political transition between pres. John Adams (federalist) + Thomas Jefferson (+ Madison, sec. of State). Adams made midnight apps. of judges, some not delivered by Madison. Will Marbury, one of judges, sued Madison to force delivery of commission.
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