Conflict in the Gov't

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Federalists

Political party led by Alexander Hamilton that advocated for a strong central government.

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Jeffersonian Republicans

Political faction led by Thomas Jefferson that favored states' rights and a limited federal government.

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Shays’ Rebellion

A series of violent attacks in 1786-1787 by farmers in Massachusetts against state economic policies.

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Bill of Rights

First ten amendments to the Constitution that protect individual liberties and states' rights.

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Elastic Clause

Constitutional provision allowing Congress to make laws deemed necessary and proper for executing its powers.

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Laissez-faire

An economic philosophy advocating minimal government intervention in the economy.

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First Bank of the United States

A national bank proposed by Hamilton, seen as unconstitutional by Jefferson.

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Assumption of State War Debts

Hamilton's plan to have the federal government take over state debts from the Revolutionary War.

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Whiskey Rebellion

A violent protest in 1794 against the excise tax on whiskey that challenged the authority of the federal government.

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Era of Good Feelings

A period following the War of 1812 marked by a temporary decline in partisan conflict.

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