Chapter 7 - The Federalist Era

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To seize or kidnap people and force them to serve in the military.

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impressment

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Firmly favoring one party or faction

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partisan

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A meeting of members of a political party, who are choosing a candidate.

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caucus

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The idea that states should have all powers that the Constitution does not give to the federal government.

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state's rights

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Activities aimed at weakening the established government by inciting resistance or a rebellion.

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Sedition

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to legally overturn or invalidate

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nullify

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This acts permits the deportation, fine, or imprisonment of anyone, who is a threat against the government of the United States, including citizens of the USA.

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Sedition Acts

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He was in the Sons of Liberty, in the Continental Congress, helped draft the Declaration of Independence (DOI), 1st Vice President, and 2nd American President.

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John Adams

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Who was the individual that helped write the D.O.I., served as the nation's 1st Secretary of State, 2nd Vice President, and the 3rd President, and was a Dem/Rep?

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Thomas Jefferson

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He was wounded in the American Revolution, led the Continental army, and 1st President of the United States.

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George Washington