Early Republic

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"warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful effects of the spirit of party, generally". What did Washington mean by these words?

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that the US should avoid aligning themselves into political parties

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Appointed by John Adams that cemented the powers of judicial branch under Marbury vs Madison, Gibbons vs Ogden, and McCullough vs Maryland and shaped the balance of power between the federal government and states during the Early Republic.

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Chief Justice John Marshall

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Created 3 levels of federal courts and defined their powers and relationship to the states courts: 1) Set up federal courts 2) Set up circuit court of appeals 3) President nominates federal judges

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Federal Judiciary Act of 1789

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December 2, 1823 President announces in his State of the Union Address, warning European nations that the United States would not tolerate further colonization or puppet monarchs. European powers should interfere in the affairs of a nation in the Western Hemisphere.

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Monroe Doctrine

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Created the first organized territory in the United States. Settlers had to appoint a Governor to govern the territory. Once 5,000 free adult males could elect a territorial legislature. Once 60,000 people settled in territory it could become a government with its own Constitution.

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Northwest Ordinance 1787

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The power of the courts in our country to examine the actions of the legislative and executive acts are unconstitutional as in the case of Marbury vs Madison. Chief Justice John Marshall declared that the Supreme Court’s duty is to interpret the law according to the US Constitution.

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Judicial Review

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What was suggested by Hamilton to create a standard form of currency after the war left the US in debt?

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Bank of the United States

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Peace treaty that ended the War of 1812 and restored relations between the U.S. and Britain to pre-war status. Both sides signed it on December 24, 1814.

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Treaty of Ghent

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Warned against “entangling alliances”, warned of evils of political parties, and set precedent for two-term presidency.

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Washington's Farewell Address

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What land deal did Thomas Jefferson make with Napoleon for 15 million dollars that doubled the size of the United States?

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Louisiana Purchase 1803