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The Origin of American Politics

The Origin of American Politics. Chapter 2, Section 3. What was created under Alexander Hamilton’s Economic Program?. Bank of the United States Gained Opposition because the Constitution didn’t mention any creation of a Federal Bank. What is Strict Construction of the constitution?.

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The Origin of American Politics

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  1. The Origin of American Politics Chapter 2, Section 3

  2. What was created under Alexander Hamilton’s Economic Program? • Bank of the United States • Gained Opposition because the Constitution didn’t mention any creation of a Federal Bank

  3. What is Strict Construction of the constitution? • Government shouldn’t do anything if it is NOT mentioned in the constitution. • Example: The creation of Alexander Hamilton’s Federal Bank

  4. What is Loose Construction of the constitution? • Government can go outside the Constitution • Stretch the power of the Government

  5. What was the Whiskey Rebellion? • Much like Shay’s Rebellion, farmers rebelled over taxes • However; unlike Shay’s Rebellion, the Constitution created a standing Army that suppressed the rebellion quickly

  6. Jay’s Treaty • Chief Justice John Jay • Traveled to England to encourage trade between the two nations

  7. What was the XYZ Affair? • French feel left out after hearing about Jay’s Treaty • U.S. sends officials to Paris • Three agents names X, Y, and Z approach U.S. officials • Agents demand $250,000 and a loan of $10 million before they could speak with French government • US leaves immediately Story hits newspapers

  8. What were The Alien and Sedition Acts • Against the law to criticize the government • Freedom of Speech?

  9. The Election of 1800 was important because? • The Presidential Candidate, Thomas Jefferson and the Vice Presidential Candidate, Aaron Burr TIE. • First time in U.S. History a tie had occurred • Thomas Jefferson wins • Creation of special ballot for Vice President

  10. What did the court case Marbury v. Madison establish? • Judicial Review • Supreme Court could, review and overturn, previous court cases.

  11. The United States bought a significant amount of land from Napoleon that was called what? • Louisiana Purchase • $15 Million • Doubles U.S. size

  12. The War of 1812 • British and Native American Allies versus the U.S. • Issue over trading posts and westward expansion

  13. The Missouri Compromise was what? • States North of the 36’ 30’ line would be closed to slavery.

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