HIST 2112 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10-17: Anti-Federalism, Embargo Act Of 1807, Bank War
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Lecture 10: constitution - gave the people power (perhaps too much). Reviewed after shay"s rebellion (demonstrates how weak the gov was at the time - couldn"t even tax): republicanism - common people and self-made man. Feared strong central gov (power to the people). People choose a representative gov who protects rights and property. Farmers struggled after war (no more trade with britain so no $). Had to sell their property to avoid jail (had to pay taxes so country could pay off debt) - but no property = no vote. This was a result of the gov starting to act like britain. Related to checks and balances (below): checks and balances - balance of state and federal power, federalists, the federalists papers - in favor of constitution because it would strengthen the. Federali$ - money driven because they were businessmen, wealthy and urban (so government.
