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What were the main ideals within the constitution?
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Enumerated Powers: Powers delegated to the central government
Separation of Powers: The different branches of government (Executive, Judicial, Legislative)
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Differences between federalists and antifederalists?
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Federalists: Wanted a strong central government (Loose interpretation of constitution)
Antifederalists: Wanted a weak central government (strict interpretation of constitution)
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How did the French revolution split the U.S.?
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Jay's Treaty and XYZ Affair
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Hamilton's economic plans and its overall goals
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-National Bank -He was a federalist who
-Credit system who believed in a strong
-Consume State Debt central government
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Tariff
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Tax on foreign goods
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Centralized powers
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Precedent
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Setting a standard (George washington established many precedents)
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Judicial Review
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Ability of the supreme court to declare laws unconstitutional.
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Northwest territory
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Helped to divide new territory gained after the American Revolution
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XYZ Affair
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Adam's administration negotiates.
France asks for $250,000
They decline
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Alien and Sedition Acts
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Alien Act: Aliens would be deported if talked against gov't
Sedition Act: any American who talked against government would be jailed
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Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions
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Null and Void!
If the law was unconstitutional, the states could choose to ignore it.
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Marbury vs. Madison
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Juditial Review: Law made by congress could be vetoed by the Judicial branch.
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Embargo Act of 1807
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Strengthened the government, weakened the economy
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Lousiana Purchase
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Pros: Doubled the land that we had.
Cons: Jefferson went against antifederalists morals
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