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Northwest Ordinance of 1787

Set the terms of how the new land of northwest will be governed. ex: no slavery

Annapolis Convention (1786)

meeting in Annapolis of 5 states, set ground for delegates meeting like the constitution.

Constitutional Convention

purpose was to revise the articles of confederation but James Madison turned it into a constitution creation meeting

Great Compromise/Connecticut Convention

coming up with how representation in congress would work, related to New Jersey and Virginia plan.

Patronage

granting political favors for loyalty - government jobs

census

recording population and other demographic info

francophile

admires french culture

anglophile

admires english culture

Treaty of San Lorenzo/Pinckney’s Treaty

allows US to navigate Mississipi. American and Spanish relations improve

XYZ affair

US sends people to France to resolve for peace after France mad at Jay’s Treaty (which helps GB). 3 French agents Bribe them, named X, Y, and Z in the reports. Helped to lead to Quasi War

Interposiiton

states can step in when they feel federal government is overstepping its authority

Albert Gallatin

managed finances for US during war of 1812. With Jefferson; secretary of treasury; in congress

midnight appointments

right before he was booted out of office and replaced by jefferson, John Adams left his mark on supreme court and he appointed other federalist judges.

Samuel Chase Impeachment

supreme court justice impeached by congress; he was appointed by washington and a federalist

Impressment

forcing people to join armed forces; British forced captured American sailors out at sea to join them

Fort McHenry/Francis Scott Key

Fort that held up during war of 1812 during British attack. Francis Scott Key created star spangled Banner by watching the battle unfold from ship

Anglo Convention of 1818

established border issues with GB and US. Helped relations

deference

submitting or yielding to a judgement

Gabriel Prosser

enslaved blacksmith and leader of a rebellion in 1800

Denmark Vesey Conspiracy (1822)

Free black (bought himself) man Denmark Vesey was inspired by Haiti so planned uprising but was snitched on

Disestablishment

separating church from state

montesquieu

created 3 branches

Aaron Burr

conspiracied to have killed hamilton in 1v1 duel, vice pres with Jefferson, arrested and tried for treason

Burr Conspiracy

Burr was planning to take US with help of foreign allies