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Define 'First Party System'.
The political system in the US, late 1700s-early 1800s, defined by the rivalry between the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans.
Define 'Loose Interpretation' of the Constitution.
Belief that the federal government has powers beyond those specifically listed in the Constitution.
Define 'Strict Interpretation' of the Constitution.
Belief that the federal government only has the powers specifically listed in the Constitution.
Define 'Judicial Review'.
The power of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional, established in Marbury v. Madison.
Define 'Implied Powers'.
Powers of the federal government not explicitly stated in the Constitution but implied by the 'necessary and proper' clause.
Define 'Interstate Commerce'.
Trade, traffic, or transportation between different states, regulated by the federal government.
Define 'Tribal Sovereignty'.
The inherent authority of indigenous tribes to govern themselves within the borders of the United States.
Define 'Sectionalism'.
Loyalty to the interests of one's own region or section of the country, rather than to the nation as a whole.
Define 'Abolitionism'.
The movement to end slavery.
Define 'Agrarian'.
Relating to cultivated land or the cultivation of land.
Compare the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans.
Federalists: Strong central government, loose interpretation, pro-business. Democratic-Republicans: States' rights, strict interpretation, agrarian focus.
Compare strict vs. loose interpretation of the Constitution.
Strict: Government limited to powers explicitly in Constitution. Loose: Government has implied powers via 'necessary and proper' clause.
Compare the Jay Treaty and the Embargo Act.
Jay Treaty: Aimed to improve relations with Britain, seen as too favorable. Embargo Act: Aimed to avoid war, devastated US economy.
Compare the economies of the North and South in the early 19th century.
North: More industrial, diverse. South: Agrarian, reliant on slave labor.
Compare Jefferson's actions with his stated political philosophy.
Jefferson advocated for limited government but expanded presidential power with the Louisiana Purchase.
Compare the presidencies of Adams and Jefferson.
Adams: Federalist, faced controversy with Alien and Sedition Acts. Jefferson: Democratic-Republican, Louisiana Purchase.
Compare the views of Hamilton and Jefferson.
Hamilton: Strong central government, industrial economy. Jefferson: States' rights, agrarian economy.
Compare the impact of Marbury v. Madison and McCulloch v. Maryland.
Marbury: Established judicial review. McCulloch: Affirmed implied powers and national bank's constitutionality.
Compare the views of Federalists and Anti-Federalists.
Federalists: Supported the Constitution, strong central government. Anti-Federalists: Opposed the Constitution, favored states' rights.
Compare the effects of the First Party System and the Era of Good Feelings.
First Party System: Intense political rivalry. Era of Good Feelings: Apparent national unity, but underlying sectional tensions.
Who was Alexander Hamilton?
Leader of the Federalist Party, advocated for a national bank and strong central government.
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
Leader of the Democratic-Republican Party, favored states' rights and an agrarian economy; 3rd President.
Who was John Adams?
2nd President of the United States, Federalist.
Who was James Madison?
A leader of the Democratic-Republican Party, 4th President of the United States.
Who was John Marshall?
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, strengthened the power of the federal government.
Who were Lewis and Clark?
Explorers commissioned by Jefferson to map and explore the Louisiana Purchase.
Who was William Marbury?
Appointed as a justice of the peace by President Adams, his suit led to Marbury v. Madison.
Who was James Monroe?
5th President of the United States.
Who was John Quincy Adams?
6th President of the United States.
Who was Andrew Jackson?
7th President of the United States.