Domestic Problems of the Early Republic

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Matters or challenges within a country's borders, such as economic struggles, social conflicts, or political disputes, that impact the nation internally.

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Domestic Problems

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A government-imposed restriction on trade with other nations, often used as a diplomatic or economic tool.

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Embargo

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The power of the judiciary to review and potentially invalidate laws or actions that are deemed unconstitutional.

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Judicial review

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A tax imposed on imported or exported goods, typically designed to protect domestic industries or generate revenue for the government.

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tariff

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A U.S. law that prohibited American ships from trading with foreign nations, enacted in response to maritime issues and impressment, with significant economic consequences.

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Embargo Act of 1807

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Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (1801-1835) whose decisions, including Marbury v. Madison, played a crucial role in shaping American constitutional law.

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John Marshall

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Under President Jefferson, the acquisition of the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803, doubling the size of the United States and significantly impacting its western expansion.

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Louisiana Purchase

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Landmark Supreme Court case (1803) that established the principle of judicial review, affirming the Supreme Court's authority to interpret the Constitution.

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Marbury v. Madison

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Series of laws passed in 1798 during John Adams' presidency, aimed at controlling dissent and limiting the influence of immigrants in times of perceived national crisis.

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Alien and Sedition Acts

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Supported by Alexander Hamilton, a central bank established in 1791 (and later re-chartered in 1816) to manage the nation's finances, promote economic stability, and issue a national currency.

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First Bank of the United States