Articles of Confederation
First US frame of government; weak center.
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Early US Republic
Founding era high-yield terms.
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Constitutional Convention
1787 meeting to revise/replace Articles.
Federalists
Supported Constitution ratification.
Anti-Federalists
Opposed strong central constitution without rights.
Federalist Papers
Essays arguing for ratification.
George Washington
First President; set precedents.
Hamilton's financial plan
Bank, debt assumption, tariffs/excise.
Whiskey Rebellion
1794 tax revolt; federal authority shown.
Alien and Sedition Acts
1798 laws limiting critics/immigrants.
Louisiana Purchase
1803 land deal under Jefferson.
Marbury v. Madison
Established judicial review.
War of 1812
US-Britain conflict; nationalism aftermath.
Monroe Doctrine
1823 warning against European colonization.
Era of Good Feelings
Post-1812 period of one-party dominance.