US History UNIT 2: Establishing America REVIEW

Articles of Confederation

In which constitution was power given to states, weak central government, no tax collection, 1 vote per state, ONLY legislative branch

US Constitution

In which constitution was lot of power given to federal government, involved the Whiskey Rebellion, had House of Representatives, had Senates, and 3 branches of government (Executive, Judicial, Legislative)

Whiskey Rebellion

Whiskey tax but WITH representation

Pros of Confederation

States help/protect each other and power given to states to support the country

Cons of Confederation

States with differing opinions will lead to conflict and weak central government (Congress)

Precedent

Standard/Benchmark set for future presidents

Judiciary Act of 1789

1. Created Federal Court System

2. Created Office of the US Attorney General

3. Created Judicial System

Federalists

These people are FOR a strong central government (US Constitution), incapable of self-government, and FOR commerce, finance, and trade

Democratic-Republicans (Anti-Federalists)

These people are FOR individual states (Articles of Confederation), capable of self-government, FOR the farming economy, and supported the common man

Alexander Hamilton

This man was wealthy Federalist who supported the federal government and believed it should be led by an educated elite of upper-class citizens, supported by people in the North

Thomas Jefferson

This man was a Democratic-Republican because he supported small farms and the working class, supported by people in South and West

Effect: Different political parties

Cause: Federalists vs Democratic-Republicans