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Which event demonstrated the power of the new federal government to enforce laws within the states?
Which event demonstrated the power of the new federal government to enforce laws within the states?
What fundamental principle of the U.S. government was established in the Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court decision?
What fundamental principle of the U.S. government was established in the Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court decision?
What was Alexander Hamilton's proposal for the federal government to take over the states' Revolutionary War debts known as?
What was Alexander Hamilton's proposal for the federal government to take over the states' Revolutionary War debts known as?
Which treaty with Spain granted the United States navigation rights on the Mississippi River and access to the port of New Orleans?
Which treaty with Spain granted the United States navigation rights on the Mississippi River and access to the port of New Orleans?
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Which term best describes the type of society that early political leaders such as Thomas Jefferson hoped to foster in the U.S.?
Which term best describes the type of society that early political leaders such as Thomas Jefferson hoped to foster in the U.S.?
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Study Notes
Chapter 10 & 11 Test Review
- 25 multiple choice questions, source-based questions, each worth 4 points, total 100 points
- Focus on terms and concepts related to the US in the period covered by chapters 10 and 11.
Terms & Concepts
- Washington's Neutrality Proclamation: Washington's declaration of neutrality during the French Revolution
- Washington's Farewell Address: Washington's advice to the nation concerning foreign policy and political divisions
- Whiskey Rebellion: A rebellion by western farmers protesting a federal tax on whiskey
- Shay's Rebellion: An uprising of Massachusetts farmers against high taxes and economic hardship
- Jay's Treaty: A treaty with Britain that resolved some issues but was unpopular in the US
- Development of political parties: Emergence of differing political viewpoints in the US leading to the formation of factions
- French Revolution: A revolution in France with significant implications for US foreign policy
- Foreign policy: Government strategy and actions in dealing with external matters
- Alien & Sedition Acts: Laws that restricted immigrants' rights and limited freedom of speech
- Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions: Declarations arguing that states have the right to nullify federal laws
- Hamilton's economic plan: Alexander Hamilton's policies to establish a strong national economy, including national bank and taxation measures
- Assumption: Federal government taking on state debts
- The Bank of the United States: A central bank established by the federal government, crucial for economic stability
- "Necessary and proper" clause: A clause in the Constitution allowing Congress to enact laws necessary to carry out its powers
- Strict vs. loose construction of the Constitution: Differing interpretations of the scope of the Constitution's provisions
- Pinckney's Treaty: Treaty with Spain defining the southern border of the US
- Slavery in the early United States: Status and treatment of enslaved people in the early nation
- Marbury v. Madison: Supreme Court case establishing the principle of judicial review
- Judicial Review: The power of the judiciary to review laws and determine their constitutionality
Academic Vocabulary
- Condemn: To express strong disapproval of
- Monarchical: Relating to a monarchy
- Isolationism: A policy of avoiding involvement in other countries' affairs
- Impediment: Obstacle or hindrance
- Persecution: Harassment or mistreatment
- Despotic: Relating to a tyrannical ruler
- Countenance: To approve or tolerate
- Suppress: To put down or eliminate
- Banish: To exile or expel
- Venerate: To revere or respect highly
- Agrarian: Relating to agriculture
- Suffrage: Right to vote
- Edifice: A building
- Vacate: To leave or empty
- Fledgling: Inexperienced
- Loyalists: Supporters of a particular government or cause
- Whigs: Political faction in the US
- Parliamentary: Relating to parliament
- Valor: Bravery
- Resumption: Taking back or beginning again
- Partisan: Strong supporter of a particular party
- Virtuous: Having high moral character
- Advocacy: Public support for a cause
- Abolition: The act of abolishing something, especially slavery
- Intervene: To come between in order to prevent
- Monopoly: Exclusive control over a product or service
- Excoriate: To criticize severely
- Tranquility: Peace and quiet
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Description
Prepare for the test with this comprehensive review covering key terms and concepts from Chapters 10 and 11 of US history. Topics include Washington's Neutrality Proclamation, key rebellions, and the development of political parties. Each of the 25 multiple choice questions focuses on significant historical events and their implications.
