Test 3 Nuts and Bolts

What was the main purpose of Jay’s Treaty?

To avert war with the UK and establish US sovereignty over the Northwest.

What did the Judiciary Act of 1789 establish?

A system of inferior courts and granted the Supreme Court final authority on the constitutionality of state laws.

What were the components of Hamilton’s financial program?

Creation of a national bank, assumption of state debts, Report on Manufacturers, permanent national debt, tax on imports and whiskey.

What did the Proclamation of 1793 declare?

It declared the US neutral in the conflict between France and the UK.

What was the outcome of the Pinckney Treaty?

It opened the Mississippi River to American ships and fixed the border between Spanish Florida and the US.

What did the Alien and Sedition Acts restrict?

They restricted foreigner citizenship and allowed prosecution for 'libel' against the government.

What was the Whiskey Rebellion?

A revolt by farmers in Western PA against the whiskey tax, suppressed by President Washington with troops.

What did the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions argue?

They argued for the nullification of the Alien and Sedition Acts, invoking the ideas of John Locke.

What happened during XYZ Affair?

US diplomatic representatives were asked for bribes by French agents before negotiations could begin.

What was the significance of Marbury v. Madison?

It established the principle of judicial review and asserted the Supreme Court's authority to nullify acts of Congress.

What was the primary goal of Jefferson’s Lewis and Clark expedition?

To explore the West and map a route to the Pacific, while establishing relations with Native Americans.

What was the Mississippi River opened for under the Pinckney Treaty?

For American ships to navigate freely.

What did the Embargo Act of 1807 aim to accomplish?

To avoid future incidents with foreign nations by prohibiting US ships from engaging in foreign trade.

What was the result of the Battle of New Orleans?

Andrew Jackson emerged as a hero after defeating the British, although it was fought after the war had officially ended.

What did the Monroe Doctrine assert?

It closed the Western Hemisphere to European colonization and was to be enforced by America.

What was the significance of the Missouri Compromise?

It established guidelines for the extension of slavery in the western territories.

What event does the term 'Corrupt Bargain' refer to?

The alleged deal between John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay to win the presidency, which marred Adams' administration.

What was the Panic of 1837 a result of?

It was caused by the Specie Circular, lack of a central bank, and international economic conditions.

What was the role of the 'Kitchen Cabinet' during Jackson's presidency?

It was comprised of Jackson's close advisors outside of the official cabinet.

What was the outcome of the Hartford Convention?

It proposed constitutional amendments to lessen the power of the Republican government, but resulted in humiliation for the Federalists.

What did the Tariff of Abominations spark in the South?

It led to strong opposition from Southern states and was the catalyst for the Nullification Crisis.

What was the purpose of the Indian Removal Act?

To expel Native American tribes from their ancestral lands in the Southeast to territories west of the Mississippi.

What was John Marshall's impact on the Supreme Court?

He significantly shaped constitutional law through his judicial decisions and established the principle of judicial review.

What were the results of the Treaty of Ghent?

It ended the War of 1812 with both sides making concessions, including the US giving up demands for peace terms.

What was one consequence of the specie circular?

It contributed to the Panic of 1837 by creating a shortage of gold and silver for bank transactions.

What was the main conclusion of Worcester v. Georgia?

It recognized the sovereignty of Native American tribes over state law, although the ruling was not enforced.

What was the effect of the Lowell System on women in the workforce?

It provided young women the opportunity to work in factories but led to labor organization efforts, including the formation of unions.