APUSH Unit 3 (AMSCO) Latest Update Graded A+

APUSH Unit 3 (AMSCO) Latest Update Graded A+ Framers of the Constitution In the summer of 1787, 55 delegates met in Philadelphia to create a federal constitution. As a group they were wealthy, white, male, educated and most were heavily involved in state governments. (p. 104) Federalists Favored a strong central government, and a Constitution to improve on the Articles of Confederation. They were most common along the Atlantic coast and in the large cities. (p. 106) Anti-Federalist Argued that the proposed Constitution contained no protection of individual rights, and that it gave the federal government too much power. They tended to be small farmers and settlers on the western frontier. (p. 106) The Federalist Papers Series of essays, later published as a book, written by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay. It argued effectively in favor of Constitution. (p. 106) Bill of Rights The first ten amendments to the Constitution, added to protect the rights of individual citizens, and adopted in 1781. (p. 108) Washington's Farewell Address In late 1796, George Washington wrote this address for publication in newspapers. It warned Americans: not to get involved in European affairs, not to make permanent alliances in foreign affairs, not to from political parties, and not to fall into sectionalism. (p. 115) Alien and Sedition Acts Acts by the Federalists, which authorized the president to deport dangerous aliens, and detain enemy aliens in wartime. Made it illegal for newspaper editors to criticize the president or Congress. (p. 117) Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions In 1799, two states passed resolutions that argued states had the right to nullify laws passed at the federal level. (p. 117) slave trade At the Constitutional Convention it was agreed that the slaves could be imported for twenty more years, until 1808. At that time, Congress could vote to abolish the practice. (p. 105) infant industries This was part of Federalist Alexander Hamilton's economic plan. The term for new and developing industries, which were supported by placing high tariffs on imported goods. (p. 110) national bank This was part of Federalist Alexander Hamilton's economic plan. He favored a bank for depositing government funds and printing banknotes that could provide the basis for a stable U.S. currency. (p. 110) tariffs; excise taxes This was part of Federalist Alexander Hamilton's economic plan. High tariffs were placed on imported goods to help new and developing industries. (p. 110) Battle of Fallen Timbers In 1794, the U.S. Army led by General Anthony Wayne defeated the American Indians at this battle in northwestern Ohio. (p. 113) Treaty of Greenville In this treaty in 1795, the American Indians surrendered claims to the Ohio Valley and promised to open it to settlement. (p. 113) Public Land Act (1796) In 1796, this act established orderly procedures for dividing and selling federal lands at reasonable prices. (p. 113) Mt. Vernon Conference In 1785, George Washington hosted a conference at his home, in Mt. Vernon, Virginia. It led to the Annapolis Convention of 1786. (p. 104) Annapolis Convention In 1786, only five states sent delegates to this convention. However, it led to Constitutional Convention of 1787. (p. 104) Constitutional Convention In the summer of 1787, 55 delegates from the thirteen states, excluding Rhode Island, met in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The purpose was to create the Constitution, which would replace the Articles of Confederation. (p. 104) checks and balances So that one one branch of government could not dominate, the Constitution divided the government into three branches: 1) executive branch led by the president, 2) legislative branch consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives 3) judicial branch lead by the Supreme Court (p. 109) Virginia Plan James Madison's proposal at the Constitutional Convention, which favored the large states. (p. 105)