a tradition or example to be followed by future generations

example- GW chose to serve only two terms as president. Every president followed this example until FDR

group of advisors to the president

examples include; secretary of state, treasury and defense

a formal plan of government

The US Constitution is the highest law in the land. Our entire government and laws are derived from it.

policy of not taking sides in a conflict

GW chose to remain neutral when France and GB were at war with each other

the practice of forcing people into naval service

GB did this to American sailors in the late 18th century

powers that the government has not specifically mentioned in the Constitution

example - when Congress created the Air Force in 1947

to overturn something

The KY and VA resolutions promoted the idea that states could nullify federal laws they did not agree with

a government which has very little interference in peoples' lives

Thomas Jefferson and Martin Van Buren believed in a laissez faire type of govt.

another name for a tax on imported goods

Federalist wanted high customs duties to encourage Americans to buy American made goods

power of the Supreme Court to review and rule on actions of other branches of government

established during the Marbury vs. Madison case

to withdraw from a nation

11 southern states seceded from the Union leading to the Civil War

a policy that prohibits trade with another country

Jefferson placed an embargo on GB and France after they were capturing American merchants (impressment)

a time when how goods were made changed from being done in homes by hand to being done in factories

helped make goods cheaper

money that can be used for investment

New England had built up capital which allowed them to invest in factories during the Industrial Revolution

an official count of the population

done every 10 years

results are used to determine distribution of resources, building of schools, hospitals, etc.

a man-made waterway

helped increase water travel in 1800's

a sense of loyalty to a specific region over the entire country

the removal of weapons from an area

GB and USA decided to do this along Canadian border in 1817, this was an example of them being on good terms following the War of 1812

attempting to ruin a person's reputation

the election of 1828 between Jackson and Quincy Adams was full of mudslinging

the right to vote

throughout colonial times and up to the Civil War only white males who owned property had this right

giving jobs to political supporters ("friends") instead of best qualified people

started by Andrew Jackson

an official order

Mexico issued a decree halting American immigration in the 1830's

this would lead to struggle for Texas' independence

prices that stay the same from year to year

Plantation owners and factories each had fixed costs in addition to costs that changed from year to year

examples- housing or equipment

believed in....

rule by common people

strong state governments

an agrarian society

French alliance

state banks

free trade

Law that made it illegal to criticize the government

issued during John Adams presidency

First ten amendments to US Constitution

guarentees certain rights to Americans, such as; freedom of speech, religion, privacy, right to a trial by jury, etc.

believed in...

rule by wealthy class

strong federal govt.

emphasis on industry/manufactured goods

British alliance

national bank

protective tariffs

Leaders of the War Hawks

republicans who promoted war with Britain during Madison's presidency

If a presidential election is not determined outright by the electoral vote then the House makes final decision

this happened in the election

of 1800 and 1824 (corrupt bargain

inherited presidency after William Henry Harrison died

he was the first person to not be directly elected president

bloodiest day of the Civil War

Led Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation

Turning point of the Civil War

Actually started by chance when Union soldiers discovrered the Confederates raiding the town for shoes

to preserve (save) the Union (country)

The issue of ending slavery did not become a big deal until half way through the war

Whiskey Rebellion

(short essay)

- started b/c farmers were upset over a new tax on whiskey

- they took up arms (guns) against the local governments, but were quickly met by GW and 13,000 troops

-Protestors quickly laid down their arms and the rebellion was halted

-this sent a message that violent protests would not be tolerated by the Federal government

Corrupt Bargain

(short essay)

-In 1824, neither Quincy Adams or Jackson won the election outright

- the outcome would be determined in the House of Reps.

-Clay, the Speaker of the House and Quincy Adams struck a deal that would make Adams president and allow Clay to take on the role of Sec. of State

-The American people were outraged at the way this was handled

-This led the Jackson's landslide victory in the next election

Factory Conditions in 1800's

(short essay)

-conditions were harsh

-average workday was 10-12 hours

-in the summer facotries were extremely hot and in the winter extremely cold

-workers earned small wages and were fired if injured with no compensation

-eventually, unions were formed to fight for better working conditions

New England and the Industrial Revolution

(short essay) 

three reasons why NE was perfect place for the IR

1) natural resources = water, iron, coal

2) several people willing to work in factories b/c farming was too difficult

3) Many people in NE had money to invest in these new businesses (capital)

positive and negative outcomes of Civil War

(short essay)

postives - Union was saved, slaves were freed, federal government was strengthened

negatives - billions of dollars in damage, several deaths, and bitterness in south towards the north