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First 4 Presidents (Adams (Federalists vs. Republicans (Federalists wanted…
First 4 Presidents
Adams
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Midnight Appointments
Before leaving office, adams made appointments to the supreme court to keep federalists in power.
John Marshall
Supreme court justice appointed by John Adams, ruled many cases in favor of federalist belief, instilled principle of judicial review
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Jefferson
Louisiana Purchase
Purchase of the louisiana territory from the french for $15 million, more than the government initially hoped to pay
Barbary Pirates
Pirates in North Africa, seized American merchants ships and demanded ransom, Jefferson authorized naval expedition, led to barbary war
Embargo Act
Embargo on British and French goods to establish neutrality, had a negative effect on american trade
Political Philosophy
Jefferson was a Republican and an advocate for a weak central government whereas Adams was a Federalist and an advocate for a strong central government
Washington
Whiskey Rebellion
Rebellion against taxes on whiskey, shut down immediately after Washington threatens to use force
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Farewell Address
Warned against permanent foreign alliances and political parties, later ignored
Madison
War of 1812
War with Britain over violations of maritime rights and impressment of U.S. ships, ended in the treaty of Ghent
Hartford Convention
Federalist convention in New England to discuss complaints on the war of 1812, unknowing that the war had already ended and a treaty was under way. resulted in discrediting of Federalist party
Monroe
Era of Good Feelings
Following the war of 1812, rising sense of nationalism and desire for unity, political climate was well
Monroe Doctrine
United States policy of opposition to European colonialism in the Western Hemisphere, stated that existing colonies would not be touched, but no more may be created