Chapter 9: The Federalist Era Vocabulary

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The Kentucky Resolution further said that states could _____ federal laws they thought were unconstitutional.

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nullify

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______ is the principle held that the powers of the federal government were limited to those clearly granted by the Constituition.

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states rights

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The newspaper editor was accused of _______ when he encouraged his fans to rise up against teachers.

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sedition

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When the public found out about the XYZ Affair, many grew angry at foreign attempts to influence their government. They became more suspicious of _____. Many Europeans who had come to the USA in the 1790s.

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alien

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To prepare for the election, both parties held ______. At these meetings, members of Congress and other leaders nominated their parties' candidates for office.

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caucuses

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Because of your _________ views, you are unwilling to look at other options.

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partisan

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The differences found in Washington's cabinet also existed in Congress and among the public. They formed the basis for two _____ political parties that emerged at this time.

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distinct

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Americans were outraged by the practice of _____ when Britain captured American ships and forced US crews into the British navy.

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impressment

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To win support for his plan, Hamilton worked out a _____ with Southern leaders.

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compromise

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The ____ would raise money for the government and protect US industries from foreign competition.

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tariffs