Early Republic Vocab Flashcard: Week 2

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Meaning of 'judicial review' in context: Supreme Court's power to make decisions affecting citizens.

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Power to review laws & declare them unconstitutional.

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Trump, like Adams, is anti-sedition and lashes out at threats to his power.

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conduct or speech criticizing the state

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Many European colonists were ___________ in Europe for their religious beliefs.

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persecuted

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Conquistadors arrived in the Americas in the 1400s, impacting native peoples.

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Spanish conquerers

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Definition of Louisiana Purchase:

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Land purchase from the French between the Rocky Mountains and Mississippi River.

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Many Europeans immigrating to the Americas were ______ to pay for their journey.

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indentured

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1803 court case establishing judicial review.

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Marbury v. Madison

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Passed by John Adams in response to a diplomatic incident and criticism from Democratic-Republicans.

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Alien & Sedition Acts (1798)

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Europeans colonized the east coast of North America.

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invade and take over

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Federalists favored a strong central government and national bank; Democratic-Republicans supported a smaller government with more state power.

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Federalists; Democratic-Republicans