New+Republic


 * Define in your own words || Comments, connections, questions ||
 * Strict Constructionist - Strict

Loose Constructionist - Flexible || I agree

I disagree ||   YOUR SCORE IS: 10 OUT OF 10 ON THE CONSTITUTION FACTS QUIZ! YOUR CONSTITUTION I.Q. IS: GENIUS THE AVERAGE SCORE FOR PEOPLE FROM MA IS 5.932 THE AVERAGE SCORE NATIONALLY IS 5.953

**Debating a National Bank ** The most controversial part of Hamilton’s plan was the national bank. The debate made clear that Jeffersonian Republicans and Federalists had opposing viewpoints about government. Like many debates during the Constitutional Convention, the disagreement centered on how much power the central government should have. A broader debate arose over two ways of viewing the Constitution: **strict construction** and **loose construction**. [j1] . 

 **Hamilton’s bank plan ** [j2]  This broad interpretation of the Constitution was a prime example of loose construction. From Hamilton’s point of view, the “necessary and proper” clause allowed actions that follow the intent of the Constitution even though those actions are not specifically named in the Constitution. This clause has allowed the government to expand its powers and to adjust to changing times. To this day, it is still a question for debate. 

 **Jefferson opposes the bank ** Jeffersonian Republicans continued the Antifederalists’ arguments against a strong central government. Jefferson himself, although he admired Washington and Madison, was lukewarm about the Constitution in its final form.  He favored limiting government powers to only those specifically spelled out in the Constitution—and that would not include the power to form a national bank. [j3]

**Washington signs the bank bill ** The bank proposal made others uneasy as well. Its directors were to be private bankers, who would clearly gain more influence and wealth from it. Madison, Randolph, and others joined Jefferson in opposing it. Speaking to Congress, Madison said that the right to regulate trade had little to do with a national bank. [j4] **Bank of the United States**in February 1791. [j5]

[j1] Important     [j2]  Important     [j3]  Important     [j4]  Important     [j5]  Important

The purpose of a bank is to store money. We have banks because it's safer to put money in the bank than at home.

President Washington responded decisively—and in person—to the Whiskey Rebellion, leading an army to suppress it.

** Because they brought 13,000 men to fight 30 farmers. ** ||
 * ** I See ** || ** It Means* ** ||
 * * George Washington
 * Army of men
 * Commanders/Generals
 * Mountains || * Commanding
 * For threats
 * For threats
 * Place with farms ||
 * **Interpreting Visuals:** How does the painting reinforce the idea of a strong federal government?

Section One Quiz: 500 points

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