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Unit 3: New Nation
Building a New Nation
Term | Definition |
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Judiciary Act of 1789 | created a Supreme Court w/ a chief justice and 5 associate justices |
Judiciary of 1801 | federal legislation passed by Adam's to increase the # of federal judges to 16 |
Marbury v Madison | federal case involving the Judiciary Act of 1789 and Adam's midnight appointment of judges |
Judicial Review | Supreme Court has the authority to declare act unconstitutional |
Alexander Hamilton | creator of the National Bank of the US |
Shay's Rebellion | domestic rebellion post Revolutionary War involving disagreements over taxing local citizens |
Whiskey Rebellion | illustrated the ability of the federal government to put down internal rebellions |
Alien and Sedition Acts | reaction to XYZ Affair whereby US increased residency/citizenship requirements to 14 years |
Embargo Act of 1807 | US policy meant to protect fledgling American industry and ban trade with European nations |
War of 1812 | conflict between US and Britain over issues of impressment and blockade |
Edmond Genet | French national who attempted to enlist Americans to fight in France |
neutrality | Washington's decision to avoiding the French Revolution |
Treaty of San Lorenzo | acquisition of lands east of the Mississippi river |
Jay Treaty | British evacuation of all forts on American soil |