Manifest Destiny Chapter 6 FC

Question 1

loose contruction

Answer 1

This interpretation means that the federal government can take reasonable actions the Constitution does not specifically forbid

Question 2

strict construction

Answer 2

This interpretation means that the federal government should only do what the Constitution specifically says it can do

Question 3

Northwest territory

Answer 3

Created by the Northwest Ordinance of 1787.
Describes the land between the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers. Includes areas that are in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin

Question 4

Precedent

Answer 4

An action or decision that later serves as an example

Question 5

Precedents set by Pres. Washington

Answer 5

1) Having a first lady
2) Having a cabinet
3) Serving only two terms as president

Question 6

treaty of greenville

Answer 6

August 1795 Treaty that ends fighting between the US and Native Americans in the Northwest Territory

This treaty gives the US claim to most lands in the Northwest Territory

Question 7

Washingtons farewell address

Answer 7

President Washington’s speech to end his second and last term as president

Question 8

electoral college

Answer 8

The body (group) of electors who represent the people’s vote in choosing the president

Question 9

cabinet

Answer 9

The group of department heads that advise the president

Question 10

whiskey rebellion

Answer 10

Event where American farmers protested against a tax on whiskey

The US Government responded with force when the protests became violent

Question 11

Hamilton and jefferson loose or strict

Answer 11

hamilton loose and jefferson strict

Question 12

Political Parties

Answer 12

Groups that help elect people and shape policies

Question 13

little turtle

Answer 13

Miami chief who led an alliance of Native Americans against American settlers moving into the Northwest Territory