Early Republic Vocabulary 2

This law lengthened the time it took for an immigrant to become a citizen with the right to vote from 5 to 14 years.

• Embargo Act

• Sedition Act

• Alien Act

• Judiciary Act

This law said that a person could be jailed if he printed, spoke, or wrote anything bad against the government, congress, or the president.

• Embargo Act

• Alien Act

• Sedition Act

• Judiciary Act

Prohibited Americans from trading with foreign nations by keeping ships in American harbors.

• Alien Act

• Sedition Act

• Embargo Act

• Judiciary Act

The Nation was urged to stay away from permanent alliances and political parties as they could divide the nation.

• Washington's Farewell Address

• Sedition Act

• Alien Act

• Embargo Act

This is the time period in America with increased feelings of nationalism, patriotism, and unity.

• Jay Treaty

• Non-intercourse Act

• Elastic Clause

• Era of Good Feelings

The right of the Supreme Court to nullify laws deemed unconstitutional.

• Elastic Clause

• Embargo

• Alien Act

• Judicial Review

The nations first secretary of the Treasury and the creator of the national bank.

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Monroe

He was Commander-in-Chief during the War of 1812.

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

He declared that they American Continents were forever free and independent from European power.

• James Monroe

• James Madison

• George Washington

• John Adams

He believed in a strict interpretation of the Constitution and purchased the Louisiana Territory from the French.

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• George Washington