The New Republic Review

Presidential Precedents

An action or decision by a POTUS that later serves as an example.

Washington's Farewell Address

A political address where Washington warned the nation to avoid entanglements in foreign affairs and emphasized unity.

Louisiana Purchase

The acquisition of Louisiana by the U.S.A. from France for $15 million.

Lewis and Clark Expedition

An expedition sent by Jefferson to map and explore Louisiana.

Hamilton's Financial Plan

Hamilton's proposal for the national government to assume all federal and state debts.

Democratic-Republicans

A political party advocating for rule by the people, strong state governments, and an agriculture-based economy.

Whiskey Rebellion

A violent uprising by farmers against a whiskey tax, demonstrating federal power.

Federalism

The belief that an aristocratic elite should rule, favoring Britain and a loose interpretation of the Constitution.

Elements of Neoclassicism

Artistic and architectural style emphasizing reason, order, and classical themes.

XYZ Affair

Incident where French diplomats demanded a bribe before negotiating with Americans.

Alien and Sedition Acts

Laws made it illegal to criticize the federal government, controversial due to First Amendment violations.

Kentucky and Virginia Resolution

Political declarations claiming the Alien and Sedition Acts were unconstitutional.

John Marshall

Chief Justice who established Judicial Review.

Election of 1800

The first peaceful transfer of power from Federalists to Democratic-Republicans.

Marbury v. Madison

A Supreme Court case that established Judicial Review.

War of 1812

Conflict between U.S.A. and Britain over the impressment of sailors.

Battle of New Orleans

A battle led by Andrew Jackson that occurred after the War of 1812 had officially ended.

Treaty of Ghent

Agreement that ended the War of 1812.

Monroe Doctrine

A policy statement warning European nations to stay out of American affairs.