Ch. 9 The Federalist Era

precedent

something done or said that becomes an example for others to follow

Cabinet

A group of advisers to the president

bond

Certificate of debt that carry a promise to repay borrowed money in the future, plus interest

Impressment

forcing people into service, as in the navy

partisan

firmly favoring one party or faction

Caucus

a private meeting of party leaders to choose candidates for upcoming elections

alien

a person living in a country who is not a citizen of that country

sedition

activities aimed at weakening established government

Nullify

to cancel

Alien and Sedition Acts

acts passed by Federalists giving the government power to imprison or deport foreign citizens and prosecute critics of the government

XYZ Affair

A 1797 incident in which French officials demanded a bribe from U.S. diplomats

states' rights

the idea that states should have all powers that the Constitution does not give to the federal government or forbid to the states

Federalist Party

A political party created in the 1790s and influenced by Alexander Hamilton that wanted to strengthen the federal government and promote industry and trade.

Democratic-Republicans

Led by Thomas Jefferson, believed people should have political power, favored strong STATE governments, emphasized agriculture, strict interpretation of the Constitution, pro-French, opposed National Bank

Judiciary Act of 1789

A law passed by the first Congress to establish the federal court system.

Bill of Rights

First 10 amendments, protects the civil liberties of citizens

Battle of Fallen Timbers

1794 battle between Native Americans and American troops under General Anthony Wayne

Treaty of Greenville

Gave the United States claim to most Indian lands in the Northwest Territory.

Jay's Treaty

Treaty signed in 1794 between the U.S. And Britain in which Britain agreed to withdraw from forts in the northwest territory

Pinkney's Treaty

gave Americans free navigation of the Mississippi River and the right to trade at New Orleans

Washington's Farewell Address

He warned against the dangers of political parties and foreign alliances.

Kentucky Resolution 1798

Each individual state has the power to declare that federal laws are unconstitutional and void. When a state determines a law unconstitutional, nullification was the proper remedy. It allowed states to declare unconstitutionality. (date)

Thomas Jefferson

First Secretary of State

Alexander Hamilton

First Secretary of the Treasury, he wanted a National Bank

Henry Knox

First secretary of war