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U.S. HistoryAfter the Constitution, what set up the court system in the U.S. (under Washington’s presidency)?: 2 After the Constitution, what set up the court system in the U.S. (under Washington’s presidency)? Judiciary Act of 1789Pro-French, pro-farmer, favored states’ rights, didn’t agree with the National Bank, were believed in “strict” or narrow interpretation of the Constitution – WHICH political party??: 3 Pro-French, pro-farmer, favored states’ rights, didn’t agree with the National Bank, were believed in “strict” or narrow interpretation of the Constitution – WHICH political party?? Democratic-RepublicansPro-British, pro-business, favored strong central government, favored national bank, believed in “loose” or borad interpretation of the Constitution – WHICH political party??: 4 Pro-British, pro-business, favored strong central government, favored national bank, believed in “loose” or borad interpretation of the Constitution – WHICH political party?? FederalistsWhat action by Adams and the Federalists led to the drafting of the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutons?: 5 What action by Adams and the Federalists led to the drafting of the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutons? The Alien and Sedition ActsHamilton vs. Jefferson Which preferred states rights limited terms for senators, was pro-French, and a strict or “narrow” constructionist? : 6 Hamilton vs. Jefferson Which preferred states rights limited terms for senators, was pro-French, and a strict or “narrow” constructionist? Thomas JeffersonElection which led to a “revolution” and the 12th Amendment to the constitution (need year and 3 contenders)?: 7 Election which led to a “revolution” and the 12 th Amendment to the constitution (need year and 3 contenders)? Election of 1800, Adams, Jefferson, BurrUnintended consequence of Eli Whitney’s cotton gin in 1793?: 8 Unintended consequence of Eli Whitney’s cotton gin in 1793? Slavery expandedWhen the British were encouraging Native American attacks in NW frontier, General “Mad” Anthony Wayne won this battle and the Treaty of Greenville (1795) paved the way for Americans to settle the Ohio Valley region?: 9 When the British were encouraging Native American attacks in NW frontier, General “Mad” Anthony Wayne won this battle and the Treaty of Greenville (1795) paved the way for Americans to settle the Ohio Valley region? Battle of Fallen Timbers, 1794Our first government that had a weak central body?: 10 Our first government that had a weak central body? Articles of ConfederationBefore becoming president, he was a lawyer who defended 9 British soldiers in Boston Massacre?: 11 Before becoming president, he was a lawyer who defended 9 British soldiers in Boston Massacre? John AdamsUnder Washington, the __________________ was a serious challenge to the new constitution and showed that the government could be effective and strong.: 12 Under Washington, the __________________ was a serious challenge to the new constitution and showed that the government could be effective and strong. Whiskey RebellionShe noted in a letter to her husband to “remember the ladies?: 13 She noted in a letter to her husband to “remember the ladies? Abigail AdamsWhat specifically led to the Whisky Rebellion?: 14 What specifically led to the Whisky Rebellion? Part 4 of Hamilton’s 5 Point Economic Plan – excise taxesUnpopular treaty signed under Washington in the hopes of settling the growing conflicts between the U.S. and Britain Britain agreed to evacuate Northwest posts Britain agreed to pay for seizures and impressments United States agreed to pay debts owed to British merchants U.S. also accepted the British restrictions on the rights of neutrals. : 15 Unpopular treaty signed under Washington in the hopes of settling the growing conflicts between the U.S. and Britain Britain agreed to evacuate Northwest posts Britain agreed to pay for seizures and impressments United States agreed to pay debts owed to British merchants U.S. also accepted the British restrictions on the rights of neutrals. Jay’s Treaty, 1794French diplomat - (1793) asked U.S. to send money and troops to aid the revolutionaries in France. Made Washington mad when he began recruiting men and arming ships in U.S. ports. : 16 French diplomat - (1793) asked U.S. to send money and troops to aid the revolutionaries in France. Made Washington mad when he began recruiting men and arming ships in U.S. ports. “Citizen” Edmond Charles GenetWhen John Adams (Following Washington’s advice) sent negotiators to sign treaty w/ France to stop their challenges to our neutrality, they were bribed, making the country and Adams furious (led to Quasi War): 17 When John Adams (Following Washington’s advice) sent negotiators to sign treaty w/ France to stop their challenges to our neutrality, they were bribed, making the country and Adams furious (led to Quasi War) X,Y,Z AffairProvide the 5 points of Hamilton’s Economic Plan: 18 Provide the 5 points of Hamilton’s Economic Plan All debts paid at face value (funding at par). To help establish credit and get support from the rich! Federal government would assume all of the debts owed by the states. Would tie the states more to the federal government! Excise tax Tariffs – taxes on foreign goods For revenue (money) For protection of new American industry Create a strong National Bank.Provide 2 of the 5 points of Hamilton’s Economic Plan: 19 Provide 2 of the 5 points of Hamilton’s Economic Plan All debts paid at face value (funding at par). To help establish credit and get support from the rich! Federal government would assume all of the debts owed by the states. Would tie the states more to the federal government! Excise tax Tariffs – taxes on foreign goods For revenue (money) For protection of new American industry Create a strong National Bank.Provide 3 of the 5 points of Hamilton’s Economic Plan: 20 Provide 3 of the 5 points of Hamilton’s Economic Plan All debts paid at face value (funding at par). To help establish credit and get support from the rich! Federal government would assume all of the debts owed by the states. Would tie the states more to the federal government! Excise tax Tariffs – taxes on foreign goods For revenue (money) For protection of new American industry Create a strong National Bank.British practice of looking for and taking deserters off American ships. It challenged our neutrality. : 21 British practice of looking for and taking deserters off American ships. It challenged our neutrality. ImpressmentJefferson and the Democratic- Republicans favored which interpretation of the Constitution?: 22 Jefferson and the Democratic- Republicans favored which interpretation of the Constitution? strict or narrow interpretationIn response to continued French aggression at sea, John Adams sent a diplomatic envoy to France to negotiate for peace in 1797. Charles de Talleyrand, the FRENCH FOREIGN MINISTER, refused to meet with the U.S. delegation and instead SENT THREE ANONYMOUS TO TRY TO BRIBE THE AMERICANS in exchange for negotiation rights. This widely publicized attempt at extortion AROUSED OUTRAGE AMONG THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.: 23 In response to continued French aggression at sea, John Adams sent a diplomatic envoy to France to negotiate for peace in 1797. Charles de Talleyrand, the FRENCH FOREIGN MINISTER, refused to meet with the U.S. delegation and instead SENT THREE ANONYMOUS TO TRY TO BRIBE THE AMERICANS in exchange for negotiation rights. This widely publicized attempt at extortion AROUSED OUTRAGE AMONG THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. X,Y,Z affair A New NationWho said this “We are all Republicans, we are all Federalists”?: 24 Who said this “We are all Republicans, we are all Federalists”? Thomas JeffersonWashington’s farewell address in 1796 warned against (4 things): name 2! : 25 Washington’s farewell address in 1796 warned against (4 things): name 2! Stay out of European affairs Permanent alliances Political parties Avoid sectionalismWithout this treaty in 1795, navigation on the Mississippi River and access to the Spanish held port of New Orleans wouldn’t have been possible (a major achievement during the Washington administration).: 26 Without this treaty in 1795, navigation on the Mississippi River and access to the Spanish held port of New Orleans wouldn’t have been possible (a major achievement during the Washington administration). Pinckney’s Treaty 1795Passed under Adams and went against those who opposed the Federalists (i.e. French and Democratic-Republicans) 10 Democratic-Republican Newspaper editors jailed This led to the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions!: 27 Passed under Adams and went against those who opposed the Federalists (i.e. French and Democratic-Republicans) 10 Democratic-Republican Newspaper editors jailed This led to the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions! Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798British practice of looking for and taking deserters off American ships. It challenged our neutrality. : 28 British practice of looking for and taking deserters off American ships. It challenged our neutrality. ImpressmentPeople who advise a president make up the __________.: 29 People who advise a president make up the __________. cabinetAbigail Adams became rich by being a _________ speculator (think Hamilton’s plan).: 30 Abigail Adams became rich by being a _________ speculator (think Hamilton’s plan). bondWHAT: Unofficial war - U.S. Navy vs. French RESULT: Ended with treaty in 1800 French recognized U.S. neutrality U.S. increased trade with France: 31 WHAT: Unofficial war - U.S. Navy vs. French RESULT: Ended with treaty in 1800 French recognized U.S. neutrality U.S. increased trade with France “Quasi-War” 1798-1800WHAT: John Adams wanted to keep federalist policies in place so he signed in these new appointees near the end of his term. SIGNIFICANCE: Led to Marbury v. Madison (judicial review): 32 WHAT: John Adams wanted to keep federalist policies in place so he signed in these new appointees near the end of his term. SIGNIFICANCE: Led to Marbury v. Madison (judicial review) “Midnight” Appointments or judgesThey condemned the Federalists’ broad interpretation of the Constitution (Alien and Sedition Acts) and instead argued that states’ rights superseded federal powers. The ARGUMENTS CONCERNING STATES’ RIGHTS AND NULLIFICATION would resurface in the mid-1800s in the political crises involving tariff issues and slavery, issues that led to the Civil War.: 33 They condemned the Federalists’ broad interpretation of the Constitution (Alien and Sedition Acts) and instead argued that states’ rights superseded federal powers. The ARGUMENTS CONCERNING STATES’ RIGHTS AND NULLIFICATION would resurface in the mid-1800s in the political crises involving tariff issues and slavery, issues that led to the Civil War. Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions (1798) A New Nationsold apple seedlings to people settling the frontier Myths – wandering vagabond who loved nature and was peaceful to Native Americans : 34 sold apple seedlings to people settling the frontier Myths – wandering vagabond who loved nature and was peaceful to Native Americans Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman)Washington’s response to the French Revolution (they wanted our help)?: 35 Washington’s response to the French Revolution (they wanted our help)? Neutrality Proclamation, 1793Article I, Section VIII, of the Constitution states that Congress shall have the power “TO MAKE ALL LAWS WHICH SHALL BE NECESSARY AND PROPER FOR CARRYING IN EXECUTION…POWERS VESTED BY THIS CONSTITUTION IN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE U.S.” It was a point of contention between those who favored a loose reading of the Constitution and those who favored a strict reading.: 36 Article I, Section VIII, of the Constitution states that Congress shall have the power “TO MAKE ALL LAWS WHICH SHALL BE NECESSARY AND PROPER FOR CARRYING IN EXECUTION…POWERS VESTED BY THIS CONSTITUTION IN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE U.S.” It was a point of contention between those who favored a loose reading of the Constitution and those who favored a strict reading. Elastic CauseAlexander Hamilton agreed to help make the national capital in Washington D.C. if Jefferson helped him get support for what?: 37 Alexander Hamilton agreed to help make the national capital in Washington D.C. if Jefferson helped him get support for what? 1 st National BankPassed under Adams and went against those who opposed the Federalists (i.e. French and Democratic-Republicans) 10 Democratic-Republican Newspaper editors jailed This led to the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions!: 38 Passed under Adams and went against those who opposed the Federalists (i.e. French and Democratic-Republicans) 10 Democratic-Republican Newspaper editors jailed This led to the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions! Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798Alexander Hamilton and the Federalists favored which interpretation of the Constitution?: 39 Alexander Hamilton and the Federalists favored which interpretation of the Constitution? loose or broad interpretation You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
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U.S. HistoryAfter the Constitution, what set up the court system in the U.S. (under Washington’s presidency)?: 2 After the Constitution, what set up the court system in the U.S. (under Washington’s presidency)? Judiciary Act of 1789Pro-French, pro-farmer, favored states’ rights, didn’t agree with the National Bank, were believed in “strict” or narrow interpretation of the Constitution – WHICH political party??: 3 Pro-French, pro-farmer, favored states’ rights, didn’t agree with the National Bank, were believed in “strict” or narrow interpretation of the Constitution – WHICH political party?? Democratic-RepublicansPro-British, pro-business, favored strong central government, favored national bank, believed in “loose” or borad interpretation of the Constitution – WHICH political party??: 4 Pro-British, pro-business, favored strong central government, favored national bank, believed in “loose” or borad interpretation of the Constitution – WHICH political party?? FederalistsWhat action by Adams and the Federalists led to the drafting of the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutons?: 5 What action by Adams and the Federalists led to the drafting of the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutons? The Alien and Sedition ActsHamilton vs. Jefferson Which preferred states rights limited terms for senators, was pro-French, and a strict or “narrow” constructionist? : 6 Hamilton vs. Jefferson Which preferred states rights limited terms for senators, was pro-French, and a strict or “narrow” constructionist? Thomas JeffersonElection which led to a “revolution” and the 12th Amendment to the constitution (need year and 3 contenders)?: 7 Election which led to a “revolution” and the 12 th Amendment to the constitution (need year and 3 contenders)? Election of 1800, Adams, Jefferson, BurrUnintended consequence of Eli Whitney’s cotton gin in 1793?: 8 Unintended consequence of Eli Whitney’s cotton gin in 1793? Slavery expandedWhen the British were encouraging Native American attacks in NW frontier, General “Mad” Anthony Wayne won this battle and the Treaty of Greenville (1795) paved the way for Americans to settle the Ohio Valley region?: 9 When the British were encouraging Native American attacks in NW frontier, General “Mad” Anthony Wayne won this battle and the Treaty of Greenville (1795) paved the way for Americans to settle the Ohio Valley region? Battle of Fallen Timbers, 1794Our first government that had a weak central body?: 10 Our first government that had a weak central body? Articles of ConfederationBefore becoming president, he was a lawyer who defended 9 British soldiers in Boston Massacre?: 11 Before becoming president, he was a lawyer who defended 9 British soldiers in Boston Massacre? John AdamsUnder Washington, the __________________ was a serious challenge to the new constitution and showed that the government could be effective and strong.: 12 Under Washington, the __________________ was a serious challenge to the new constitution and showed that the government could be effective and strong. Whiskey RebellionShe noted in a letter to her husband to “remember the ladies?: 13 She noted in a letter to her husband to “remember the ladies? Abigail AdamsWhat specifically led to the Whisky Rebellion?: 14 What specifically led to the Whisky Rebellion? Part 4 of Hamilton’s 5 Point Economic Plan – excise taxesUnpopular treaty signed under Washington in the hopes of settling the growing conflicts between the U.S. and Britain Britain agreed to evacuate Northwest posts Britain agreed to pay for seizures and impressments United States agreed to pay debts owed to British merchants U.S. also accepted the British restrictions on the rights of neutrals. : 15 Unpopular treaty signed under Washington in the hopes of settling the growing conflicts between the U.S. and Britain Britain agreed to evacuate Northwest posts Britain agreed to pay for seizures and impressments United States agreed to pay debts owed to British merchants U.S. also accepted the British restrictions on the rights of neutrals. Jay’s Treaty, 1794French diplomat - (1793) asked U.S. to send money and troops to aid the revolutionaries in France. Made Washington mad when he began recruiting men and arming ships in U.S. ports. : 16 French diplomat - (1793) asked U.S. to send money and troops to aid the revolutionaries in France. Made Washington mad when he began recruiting men and arming ships in U.S. ports. “Citizen” Edmond Charles GenetWhen John Adams (Following Washington’s advice) sent negotiators to sign treaty w/ France to stop their challenges to our neutrality, they were bribed, making the country and Adams furious (led to Quasi War): 17 When John Adams (Following Washington’s advice) sent negotiators to sign treaty w/ France to stop their challenges to our neutrality, they were bribed, making the country and Adams furious (led to Quasi War) X,Y,Z AffairProvide the 5 points of Hamilton’s Economic Plan: 18 Provide the 5 points of Hamilton’s Economic Plan All debts paid at face value (funding at par). To help establish credit and get support from the rich! Federal government would assume all of the debts owed by the states. Would tie the states more to the federal government! Excise tax Tariffs – taxes on foreign goods For revenue (money) For protection of new American industry Create a strong National Bank.Provide 2 of the 5 points of Hamilton’s Economic Plan: 19 Provide 2 of the 5 points of Hamilton’s Economic Plan All debts paid at face value (funding at par). To help establish credit and get support from the rich! Federal government would assume all of the debts owed by the states. Would tie the states more to the federal government! Excise tax Tariffs – taxes on foreign goods For revenue (money) For protection of new American industry Create a strong National Bank.Provide 3 of the 5 points of Hamilton’s Economic Plan: 20 Provide 3 of the 5 points of Hamilton’s Economic Plan All debts paid at face value (funding at par). To help establish credit and get support from the rich! Federal government would assume all of the debts owed by the states. Would tie the states more to the federal government! Excise tax Tariffs – taxes on foreign goods For revenue (money) For protection of new American industry Create a strong National Bank.British practice of looking for and taking deserters off American ships. It challenged our neutrality. : 21 British practice of looking for and taking deserters off American ships. It challenged our neutrality. ImpressmentJefferson and the Democratic- Republicans favored which interpretation of the Constitution?: 22 Jefferson and the Democratic- Republicans favored which interpretation of the Constitution? strict or narrow interpretationIn response to continued French aggression at sea, John Adams sent a diplomatic envoy to France to negotiate for peace in 1797. Charles de Talleyrand, the FRENCH FOREIGN MINISTER, refused to meet with the U.S. delegation and instead SENT THREE ANONYMOUS TO TRY TO BRIBE THE AMERICANS in exchange for negotiation rights. This widely publicized attempt at extortion AROUSED OUTRAGE AMONG THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.: 23 In response to continued French aggression at sea, John Adams sent a diplomatic envoy to France to negotiate for peace in 1797. Charles de Talleyrand, the FRENCH FOREIGN MINISTER, refused to meet with the U.S. delegation and instead SENT THREE ANONYMOUS TO TRY TO BRIBE THE AMERICANS in exchange for negotiation rights. This widely publicized attempt at extortion AROUSED OUTRAGE AMONG THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. X,Y,Z affair A New NationWho said this “We are all Republicans, we are all Federalists”?: 24 Who said this “We are all Republicans, we are all Federalists”? Thomas JeffersonWashington’s farewell address in 1796 warned against (4 things): name 2! : 25 Washington’s farewell address in 1796 warned against (4 things): name 2! Stay out of European affairs Permanent alliances Political parties Avoid sectionalismWithout this treaty in 1795, navigation on the Mississippi River and access to the Spanish held port of New Orleans wouldn’t have been possible (a major achievement during the Washington administration).: 26 Without this treaty in 1795, navigation on the Mississippi River and access to the Spanish held port of New Orleans wouldn’t have been possible (a major achievement during the Washington administration). Pinckney’s Treaty 1795Passed under Adams and went against those who opposed the Federalists (i.e. French and Democratic-Republicans) 10 Democratic-Republican Newspaper editors jailed This led to the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions!: 27 Passed under Adams and went against those who opposed the Federalists (i.e. French and Democratic-Republicans) 10 Democratic-Republican Newspaper editors jailed This led to the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions! Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798British practice of looking for and taking deserters off American ships. It challenged our neutrality. : 28 British practice of looking for and taking deserters off American ships. It challenged our neutrality. ImpressmentPeople who advise a president make up the __________.: 29 People who advise a president make up the __________. cabinetAbigail Adams became rich by being a _________ speculator (think Hamilton’s plan).: 30 Abigail Adams became rich by being a _________ speculator (think Hamilton’s plan). bondWHAT: Unofficial war - U.S. Navy vs. French RESULT: Ended with treaty in 1800 French recognized U.S. neutrality U.S. increased trade with France: 31 WHAT: Unofficial war - U.S. Navy vs. French RESULT: Ended with treaty in 1800 French recognized U.S. neutrality U.S. increased trade with France “Quasi-War” 1798-1800WHAT: John Adams wanted to keep federalist policies in place so he signed in these new appointees near the end of his term. SIGNIFICANCE: Led to Marbury v. Madison (judicial review): 32 WHAT: John Adams wanted to keep federalist policies in place so he signed in these new appointees near the end of his term. SIGNIFICANCE: Led to Marbury v. Madison (judicial review) “Midnight” Appointments or judgesThey condemned the Federalists’ broad interpretation of the Constitution (Alien and Sedition Acts) and instead argued that states’ rights superseded federal powers. The ARGUMENTS CONCERNING STATES’ RIGHTS AND NULLIFICATION would resurface in the mid-1800s in the political crises involving tariff issues and slavery, issues that led to the Civil War.: 33 They condemned the Federalists’ broad interpretation of the Constitution (Alien and Sedition Acts) and instead argued that states’ rights superseded federal powers. The ARGUMENTS CONCERNING STATES’ RIGHTS AND NULLIFICATION would resurface in the mid-1800s in the political crises involving tariff issues and slavery, issues that led to the Civil War. Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions (1798) A New Nationsold apple seedlings to people settling the frontier Myths – wandering vagabond who loved nature and was peaceful to Native Americans : 34 sold apple seedlings to people settling the frontier Myths – wandering vagabond who loved nature and was peaceful to Native Americans Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman)Washington’s response to the French Revolution (they wanted our help)?: 35 Washington’s response to the French Revolution (they wanted our help)? Neutrality Proclamation, 1793Article I, Section VIII, of the Constitution states that Congress shall have the power “TO MAKE ALL LAWS WHICH SHALL BE NECESSARY AND PROPER FOR CARRYING IN EXECUTION…POWERS VESTED BY THIS CONSTITUTION IN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE U.S.” It was a point of contention between those who favored a loose reading of the Constitution and those who favored a strict reading.: 36 Article I, Section VIII, of the Constitution states that Congress shall have the power “TO MAKE ALL LAWS WHICH SHALL BE NECESSARY AND PROPER FOR CARRYING IN EXECUTION…POWERS VESTED BY THIS CONSTITUTION IN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE U.S.” It was a point of contention between those who favored a loose reading of the Constitution and those who favored a strict reading. Elastic CauseAlexander Hamilton agreed to help make the national capital in Washington D.C. if Jefferson helped him get support for what?: 37 Alexander Hamilton agreed to help make the national capital in Washington D.C. if Jefferson helped him get support for what? 1 st National BankPassed under Adams and went against those who opposed the Federalists (i.e. French and Democratic-Republicans) 10 Democratic-Republican Newspaper editors jailed This led to the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions!: 38 Passed under Adams and went against those who opposed the Federalists (i.e. French and Democratic-Republicans) 10 Democratic-Republican Newspaper editors jailed This led to the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions! Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798Alexander Hamilton and the Federalists favored which interpretation of the Constitution?: 39 Alexander Hamilton and the Federalists favored which interpretation of the Constitution? loose or broad interpretation