CA EARLY REPUBLIC TEST

What was the purpose of the Land Ordinance of 1784?

Established stages of self-government for the West, allowing districts governed by Congress to be admitted to the union as states.

What did the Land Ordinance of 1785 regulate?

Regulated land sales in the region north of the Ohio River, selling land in sections at $1 per acre and setting aside one section for public education.

What was a key feature of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?

It prohibited slavery in the Northwest territory and allowed for the establishment of 3-5 states.

What was the goal of The Federalist essays?

To gain support for the Constitution by explaining that it would protect American liberties rather than restrict them.

What concerns did the Anti-Federalists have regarding the Constitution?

They feared that it gave too much power to the central government and did not provide enough protection for individual rights.

What led to the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions?

The Alien and Sedition Acts, which were seen as violations of the First Amendment and led to resistance from Madison and Jefferson.

What was the significance of Marbury v. Madison?

It established the principle of judicial review, allowing the Supreme Court to decide if laws violate the Constitution.

How did Jefferson justify the Louisiana Purchase?

He viewed it as a means to expand the territory of the United States despite the lack of explicit constitutional authority to buy land.

What was the main argument presented by Richard Newman in 'Black Founders'?

Free and enslaved African Americans were active participants in the founding of the United States and argued for liberty for all.

What was the argument in Thomas Paine's 'Common Sense'?

It presented liberty as a universal right and framed independence from Britain as a moral duty.

What is the definition of Republican motherhood?

The idea that women are crucial to a country's development by educating children, reinforcing women's moral influence while limiting political rights.

What did the gradual emancipation acts entail?

Assumed that free black people would integrate into black communities within their states, leading to the gradual emancipation of enslaved individuals.

Why was the Articles of Confederation considered weak?

It created a central government that lacked the ability to levy taxes or enforce laws, making it ineffective.

What was George Washington's warning in his Farewell Address?

He warned against political factions and getting too closely involved with other countries.

What was the significance of the Treaty of Greenville in 1795?

It ended the Northwest Indian War and established the annuity system for Native nations, giving the U.S. more control over them.

What was the focus of Hamilton's program?

To establish financial stability, encourage economic development, and invest government money wisely to make America a major power.

How did the Federalists view the Constitution?

As a means to protect American liberties through checks and balances and prevent tyranny.

What does 'naturalization' refer to according to the Naturalization Act?

The legal process through which a lawful non-citizen can become a citizen of the U.S., requiring the individual to be free and white.

What did Jefferson hope to dismantle during his presidency?

He aimed to dismantle as much of the Federalist systems as possible.

How does James Madison define 'factions' in Federalist No. 10?

As groups driven by passion or self-interest that threaten liberty.

What does the term 'public domain' refer to in the context of the American land system?

Land available to everyone for access, which supported the ambition of the federal government to manage land acquisitions.

What types of people typically aligned with the Federalist Party?

Individuals in cities or rural areas connected to the commercial marketplace, including substantial property owners and artisans.