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1776
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A pamphlet in the New England area. This pamphlet outlined the ideal government based on the principles of democracy; the government is in the hands of the people. Voting rights and economic opportunity are all accessible to the people.
1) Role of government --> To support the people in their voting processes
2) Trade --> Everyone has economic opportunities such as trade
3) Sectionalism --> Everything is based on the local government; town meetings make decisions for all local institutions (schools, churches, militias) and the state government is solely designed to coordinate between communities
1776
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A pamphlet in the United States. All decision-making is in the hands of the government that the people elect to hold office. The "Unthinking Many" philosophy is based on civic participation and representation.
1) Checks and Balances --> This philosophy only thrives under the concept that the active citizens keep the government in check and the government keep the system accurate and full of justice.
2) Federalism --> This philosophy believes in strong, planned leadership positions for a vibrant government
3) Role of Government
1777
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A document in the United States. The minimal government system in 1777 hoped to establish a definite system of government, regulate currency, rebuild the economy through taxation and foreign loans and expand their land through this new document. The Articles proved to be a massive failure due to lack of funding in all aspects.
Role of government --> The Articles created government positions with terms of service that were simply too short to accomplish anything. These positions also didn't have the power to tax.
1) Checks and Balances --. They were set up in such an ineffectient way the government system crumbled
2) Role of government --> Congress had no power to tax; they had to go through the state government to impose taxes. The Articles had a weak structure.
3) Expansion
1781
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A form of currency in the United States. Continental Currency faced rapid deprecation as a result of the Articles of Confederation's state government taxing system that caused a hault on the nations taxation in general. Robert Morris, the secretary of finance, ended the circulation of continental currency and issued new paper money.
1) role of government
1786
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A protest in Massachuesetts. This rebellion protested property and debt laws by protesting in front of courthouses which were temporarily shut down as a result of the protests. The protest ended in a fatal militia attack which forced the rebel leaders to flee. This rebellion was sparked by a post-war economy. The protesters wanted political action in response to an economic problem; they are not asking for a new tax rate, but new legislation to reflect the situation.
1) Role of Government --> The protesters wanted political action for an economic problem; so what role does the government play in this unsolved situation?
1787
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Legislation in Northwest America. This Ordinance accomplished creating the first government established land system since the creation of the United States of America. This system incorporated future territories into the union as co-equal states. The Land Ordinance of 1785 attempted to accomplish creating a similar system, but had no major control power.
1) Expansion
1787
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A political plan in the United States.
Role of government --> The government became a bicameral system under The Great Compromise. The representation was proportional to a state's population in the House and equal for all states in the Senate. This provided an important role for the states while simoutaneously allowing a strong federal system that had the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations. The Great Compromise also created the presidential election process with the electoral college; the president would have veto power over all legislation.
Checks and Balances --> The bicameral system of Congress allowed for checks with the Congress. The presidential veto power can check the Congress.
*Responsible for the 3/5th rule
1789
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A principle in the States. Judicial Review gave the federal courts the power to determine the constitutionality of acts passed by Congress and state legislatures.
1) Checks and Balances --> Judicial Review introduced the courts into the checks and balance system between the executive and legislative areas of government.
2) Role of government --> The creation of Judicial Review as a result of the constitution displayed the need for all legislation to be in line with the new country's legal documentation to ensure success and equality. This showed the constitution limits the power of the other branches of government.
1790
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Opponents in the United States. Anti-federalists did not favor the ratification of the constitution. They believed a constitution would bring too much power to the central government. Anti-federalists were not a unified group, which was the main reason for their failure.
1790
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Supporters in the United States. Federalists favored ratification of the Constitution.
1791
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A bank in the United States. The most successful portion of Hamilton's otherwise failure of a fiscal program, the Bank of the US was a public cooperation funded by private capital. The Bank of the US promoted industry.
1791
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A list of rights in the United States. The Bill of Rights established the five basic freedoms; speech, press, religion, assembly and petition. Other rights include the right to bare arms and basic judicial needs.
1) Role of government --> The Bill of Rights established that any powers not handled by the federal government was given to the state government.
1800
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A political party in the states. Led by Jefferson, the Democratic-Republican Party was in favor of limiting federal power, against relations with Great Britain, and sympathetic towards the French Revolution. The ideals of the Democratic-Republican party drew strength from farmers and planters and became the majority party.
1800
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A political party in the states. The federalist party was led by Hamilton; it supported a strong federal government, positive relations with Great Britain and opposed the French Revolution. The federalist party had great ties with the commercial economy in those involved with it; many members of the federalist party were from the New England area, which displayed the geographical divide between political parties.
1803
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A court case in the states. The case decided whether Jefferson was required to recognize Adam's midnight judges. The case brought into question whether the judiciary was independent of politics. Since the judicial branch had to decided whether the lack of recognition was constitution or unconstitutional, this case established that the courts are independent from politics. This case also established the supreme court as a powerful, nationalizing force.