The New Jersey plan
The plan for representation favored by small states. It called for 1 house of Congress with each state getting equal representation.
virginia and kentucky resolutions
drafted by thomas jefferson and james madison, claimed that alien and sedition acts were unconstitutional and overstepped federal authority under the constitition, and could therefore be nullified by the states
British impressment
Meeting between leaders of 7 colonies to create a plan for joint defense and administration of the colonies. "Join or die"
The division of powers between different levels of government.
Thomas Gage
12/13 states met to amend the articles of confederation. They eventually decided to draft a new constitution
The idea that each representative in parliament represented the empire as a whole, and therefore, the colonies were represented.
Age of passion
Politics was very negative with the rise of political parties, political violence, and deep political divisions
British beliefs after 7 years war
They viewed the colonies as subordinates. They had spent billions on defending them, and thought they'd want to help pay the debt.
pinckney's treaty
between US and spain, defined border US and spanish florida, guranteed US navigation rights in mississippi river
republican motherhood
the idea that women needed to become educated so that they could educate the new generation
Checks and balances
Different branches of government could check each other to prevent abuse of power.
Democratic Republicans
Weak national government
Olive branch petition
Congress wanted king George to intervene on their behalf and end the violence. He didn’t read it.
Connecticut compromise
Congress would have 2 houses, one with equal representation and one with population based representation.
Federalists
Strong national government
George Washington's Presidency
Established many precedents for the office of the president. Created a cabinet-style government, appointed cabinet officials based on merit, and stepped down after 2 terms
Stamp act
All paper products sold in the colonies had to be stamped and pay a small tax. It spurred on revolutionary ideals.
2nd Continental Congress
the Compromise of 1790
Jefferson and Hamilton agreed to pass Hamilton's financial plan in exchange for making Washington D.C. the Capital of the country
sedition act
7 years war
A dispute over a French fort spiraled into a global conflict. Indigenous tribes tried to play Britain and France off of each other.
Jay treaty
Britain agreed to abandon outposts on the western frontier. In return the U.S. would favor trade with Britian. However, the treaty failed to address the british kidnapping, and American hatred of Britian caused riots.
the character of a good participant in a system of gov
Shay’s rebellion
Farmers had to take debt because they weren’t getting paid. Their land was being repossessed so they rebelled and closed the courts. They used Republican ideals to justify it.
Battle of Bunker hill
British won, but had many casualties. They eventually abandoned Boston
Sugar act
Whiskey rebellion
Divisions over neutrality in the French revolution, the Jay treaty, the financial plan, and existing sectionalism created the first political parties.
