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vocab for chpt 10
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11th Grade
11/03/2016

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Judiciary Act of 1789
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It organized the Supreme court with a chief Justice and 5 associates, as fell as federal district and circuit courts, and established the office of attorney general.
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Hamilton's 3part financial plan
Definition
. Establish the Bank of the U.S.
2. Place a tariff on imports.
3. After issuing bonds, the Gov. must pay back the bonds in full.
4. Impose direct taxes on people.
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tariff
Definition
tax on imported goods
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Neutrality Proclamation
Definition
Washington proclaims the united states will be neutral.
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excise tax
Definition
Excise taxes are taxes paid when purchases are made on a specific good
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Jay's Treaty
Definition
On November 19, 1794 representatives of the United States and Great Britain signed Jay’s Treaty, which sought to settle outstanding issues between the two countries that had been left unresolved since American independence. The treaty proved unpopular with the American public but did accomplish the goal of maintaining peace between the two nations and preserving U.S. neutrality.
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Whiskey rebellion
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united states citizens rebelled against the US government against the tax on Wiskey
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Pickney's Treaty
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A treaty signed with the Spanish and USA , treaty of alliance
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Sedition Act
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an act stating citizens can not speak badly about the government and the government officials.
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Alien Act
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it gave the president rights to deport immigrants , or imprison them.
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Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions
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When: Kentucky Resolutions 1798-1799, Virginia Resolution 1798 Where: Virginia and Kentucky Significance: These documents written by James Madison (Virginia) and Thomas Jefferson (Kentucky) supported the idea of having more self government and more rights for states. They opposed the Alien and Sedition Acts which extended the powers of the federal national.
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nullify
Definition
refusal accept a law
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precedent
Definition
unspoken rule
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Washington's Farewell Address
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the final speech Washington gave to the US's citizens he states his worries and his advice for the new country.
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Maurice de Tallyrand,
Definition
French foreign minister; infamous because of his requested bribe during the XYZ affair, but instrumental in settling the details of the Louisiana Purchase
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Alexander Hamilton
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Leader of the Federalists; First Secretary of the Treasury. He advocated creation of a national bank, assumption of state debts by the federal government, and a tariff system to pay off the national debt.
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