US History Chapter 07

The is a body of delegates from each state that represents the people's vote in choosing the president. ____________ (electoral college/democratic convention)

The new federal government in America took actions intended to set an example for the future. In George Washington's words, these exemplary actions would "serve to establish a _______" (precedent/mandate)

The __________, which deemed the Alien and Sedition Acts unconstitutional, supported the idea that state governments could challenge the federal government. (Neutrality Proclamation/Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions)

In 1790, before General Anthony Wayne took command of the American army in the West, Miami chief _________successfully led an alliance of Native Americans against U.S. forces. (Tecumseh/Little Turtle)

A ________ adds tax to the price of imported goods to shield domestic products from foreign competition. (protective tariff/value added tax)

The reason the United States needed to found a ________was to stabilize the national economy. (national mint/national bank)

The ___________can best be defined as the amount of money owed by the United States. (gross domestic product/national debt)

George Washington urged the Senate to reject Jay's Treaty.

In George Washington's farewell address, he warned against making foreign alliances and burdening future generations with debt.

The Judiciary Act of 1789 created three levels of federal courts and defined their powers and relationship to the state courts.

"Loose construction" is the idea that certain parts of the Constitution do not need to be upheld or enforced.

In 1790 American farmers were independent people who didn't want government interfering in their daily lives.

Thomas Jefferson felt that the American economy would do best if it relied on agriculture.

President John Adams wanted to go to war with France, but Congress would not give him approval.

Repaying the full value of all bonds was part of Alexander Hamilton's economic plan.