HIST 2055 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Corrupt Bargain, Protective Tariff, Lower House
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4 bills passed in 1798 following the french revolution. Opposition to them by the democratic-republicans led to the virginia and kentucky. Known as henry clay"s american system, his leading tenet. National bank, protective tariff, internal improvements, emphasis on intensive growth. It is the reason for the funding of the erie canal. Hamilton writes the call, approved by delegates including washington. Delegates assemble in philly, agree there has to be a presiding officer of the convention, No president or supreme court in articles of confederation. Unicameral legislature, no bicameral because they didn"t want something like parliament. Takes until 1781 to ratify the articles, it takes so long because of western land claims (land they cant have) Government is given complete control over foreign affairs. Mason and dixen solve a dispute over the pennsylvania/maryland border (battles almost started over this) becomes masondixen line. Congress could not generate revenue or troops except by requisition by the states.
