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Vice Presidents of the United States

American Pageant 14th Edition Chapter 10 notes

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I. Growing Pains First census of 1790 recorded 4 million people Philadelphia was the largest city Population was 90% rural Trans-Appalachian overflow was concentrated in Kentucky, Tennessee and Ohio II. Washington for President G. Wash was unanimously drafted President- he was a big man- had smallpox He wasn?t a great politician but a man of character On his way to NYC (temporary capital), there were ceremonies and parades He established a cabinet : SECRETARY OF STATE-THOMAS JEFFERSON, of Treasury Alexander Hamilton, and of War Henry Know III. The Bill of Rights

american pagent ch 11&12 vocab

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Diana Chetnik 10-27-13 APUSH Ch. 11&12 Chapter 11 ?new navy?- The navy founded by Adams and seemed unnecessary and extravagant. Also known as ?John Adam?s Jackasses? Jefferson- The third president of the US. He won by a majority of 73 electoral votes to 65. He was inaugurated on March 4th, 1801 and reelected in 1804. Aaron Burr- Turned New York to Jefferson, helping him win the election. In 1804 challenged Hamilton to a duel, killing him and fled. In 1806 he was arrested and tried for treason. Was freed the next year. Lame-duck - A term used to humorously defined as a politician whose political goose has been cooked at the recent elections. John Adams- Second President of the US. Last federalist president.

american pagent ch 9&10 vocab

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Diana Chetnik 10-12-13 Ch 9&10 vocab APUSH Chapter 9: Exodus: A mass departure of people Primogeniture: An inheritance law in which all property if given to the eldest son. Society of Cincinnati: Formed by a group of continental army soldiers in 1783. Social status was emphasized. Quakers: Founded the world?s first antislavery society in 1775 in Philadelphia. ?Civic Virtue?: The notion that democracy depended on the unselfish commitment of each citizen to the public good. ?Republican Motherhood?: Stemmed from ?civic virtue?. It elevated woman to a newly prestigious role as the special keepers of the nation?s conscience because they were entrusted to cultivate virtuous habits and serve as role models.

Apush ch 10 vocab

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Arden Barnes Mr. Batson APUSH 21 October 2013 Chapter 10 Vocabulary John Adams- A Federalist who was Vice President under Washington in 1789, and later became President by three votes in 1796. Known for his quarrel with France, and was involved in the XYZ Affair, Quasi War, and the Convention of 1800. Later though he was also known for his belated push for peace with France in 1800. Regarding his personality he was a "respectful irritation".

America: a Narrative History by Tindall and Shi notes Chapter 8

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Tindall Ch 8 Outline The Federalist Era A New Nation Population in 1790 was around 4 million. South was agricultural, still had slaves and exported tobacco and cotton. First National census in 1790 showed 750,000 African Americans, with over 90 percent in the South. Indians continued to provide trouble and refuse to acknowledge American authority. Many people would start migrating west because of population growth, cheap land, and new opportunities. White population doubled every 22 years. George Washington was elected president 69-34 in 1789. Created the cabinet, the president?s advisors. John Jay was the first Supreme Court justice, who stayed there until 1795. Created a Bill of Rights to go along with the Constitution in 1789.

America: a Narrative History by Tindall and Shi notes Chapter 9

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Tindall Ch 9 Outline The Early Republic Jeffersonian Simplicity 3/4/1801, Thomas Jefferson was the first president inaugurated at Washington D.C. In his inaugural address, he asked for unity between Republicans and Federalists. Jefferson in Office Jefferson did what he could to appease the Federalists, but sometimes he gave in to pressure from Republicans to remove Federalists in lesser offices. William Marbury was appointed Supreme Court judge by Adams just before Adams left the presidency. Madison and Jefferson could do nothing to stop him but did manage to impeach John Pickering from Supreme Court. Chief Justice John Marshall displayed the power of the Supreme Court and the power of the constitution over the states.

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Instructions: We will be having a Cabinet meeting with President Washington??You need to know the policies of both Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. You have the handouts with charts that you need to fill out??Be prepared for this discussion Tuesday in class. Federalist Beliefs (former Anti-Federalists) Democratic-Republicans Leader Appealed to Alexander Hamilton John Adams Thomas Jefferson James Madison Manufacturers, merchants, wealthy and educated?. Favored seaboard cities Farmers and Planters common man Favored the South and West Ideas of Government Strong government over states Loose Construction of Constitution Implied powers Wealthy and educated involved Limit freedoms of speech & press Preferred govt. similar to a king

jefferson vocabulary

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Jefferson?s Administration and Growth of Nationalism (1800-1820) 91. Election of 1800: Adams, Jefferson, and Burr: Adams lost, Jefferson and Burr tied, Hamilton convinced other Federalists to vote for Jefferson to break the tie 92. Barbary Pirates: North African Muslim rulers solved budget?problems through piracy and tributes in Mediterranean, obtained fees from most European powers 93. Midnight judges: judges appointed to Supreme Court by Adams in the last days of his presidency to force them upon Jefferson, Marshall among those appointed 94. ?Marbury v. Madison: John Marshall declared that the Supreme Court could declare federal laws unconstitutional

1945 vocabulary

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1945-1960 335. President Harry Truman: first president to show positive response to civil rights movement; worked heavily on keeping Soviet spread of communism in check? 336. Jackie Robinson: first African-American in major league baseball 337. Desegregation of Armed Forces (1947): banned racial discrimination in federal practices; To Secure These Rights called for desegregation, anti-lynching, end of poll taxes 338. Dixiecrats, 1948: fought for old Southern way of life (states? rights), attempted to gain higher standing within Democratic party; aimed to deny Truman enough electoral votes to avoid his reelection by nominating Strom Thurmond (SC governor)

1960 vocabulary

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1960-present 372. Election of 1960: Kennedy vs. Nixon, Kennedy (due to televised charisma) won over Nixon (pale and nervous) 373. President John F. Kennedy: second youngest president, entered?presidency as tensions of the Cold War increased; unable to get major initiatives through Congress due to conservative bloc; tax cuts (economic stimulation); reluctantly gets involved in civil rights; emphasizes Space Race (man on the moon) 374. Rachel Carson, Silent Spring: effects of pesticides on the environment; changed way Americans viewed their impact on nature 375. Berlin Wall: due to threat of nuclear war, Soviets erected wall to separate East Berlin from West Berlin (end exodus of intellect to west); symbol of communist denial of freedom

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