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The Best Path for the Nation

The Best Path for the Nation. 1a. Opinions on the Constitution: Hamilton’s: (Federalist) thought that the Constitution was great and gave enough power to the central gov’t. and states. Jefferson: (Democratic-Republican)- thought that the Constitution gave too much power to the central gov’t.

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The Best Path for the Nation

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  1. The Best Path for the Nation • 1a. Opinions on the Constitution: • Hamilton’s: (Federalist) thought that the Constitution was great and gave enough power to the central gov’t. and states. • Jefferson: (Democratic-Republican)- thought that the Constitution gave too much power to the central gov’t.

  2. 1b. Opinions on how the Constitution should be interpreted: • Hamilton- believed in a loose construction-government can do what is best for the nation. • Jefferson- believed in a strict construction- government has limited powers.

  3. Opinions on ideal economy: • Hamilton- businesses • Jefferson- Agriculture and farming

  4. Washington’s Administration • 2. Hamilton’s economic plan: • Improve the nation’s finances • Pay off war debt • Raise government revenue (money) • Create a national bank 3. Tariff- a tax on imported goods Purpose: encourage people to buy American goods, therefore putting money into our economy. 4. Significance of the Whiskey Rebellion- Washington showed his ability to enforce the laws of the federal government. 5. Washington’s foreign policy goals were to remain neutral and an independent nation. 5a. Washington’s Farewell Address: warned the nation not to form alliances or political parties.

  5. Jefferson’s Administration • 6a. Motivations for the Louisiana Purchase: expand west and clear North America of France’s land claims. • 6b. Concerns about the Louisiana Purchase: Did the Constitution give the federal government the power to purchase land? 7. The Louisiana Purchase was bought by Jefferson from Napoleon (France) in 1803. The Eastern boundary was the Mississippi River and the Western boundary was the Rocky Mountains.

  6. 8. The Marbury v. Madison case was important because it gave the Supreme court the power of Judicial Review. Judicial Review is the ability to determine if laws are constitutional or not. The chief justice was John Marshall. • Madison’s Administration: • Causes of the War of 1812- impressment of U.S. sailors, interference with American shipping, and British support of Native American resistance. • Effects of the War of 1812- Increased American patriotism, weakened Native resistance, U.S. manufacturing increased.

  7. Monroe’s Administration • 11. Henry Clay’s American System: • A plan to unify the nation • Create the 2nd national bank, improve transportation, pass a protective tariff 12. The Monroe Doctrine was a document written by John Quincy Adams and deliver President James Monroe. The purpose was to keep European nations out of the Western Hemisphere. 13. The Erie Canal was a man-made waterway connecting Lake Erie to NY. It improved transportation and united the country.

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