George Washington, his cabinet, and Congress set about the task of helping the infant country endure in the period following ratification. This Critical Period of U.S. history saw the development and implementation of the structure and function of government as well as the growth of political parties. Differing political opinions as well as both foreign and domestic events would challenge the country's leaders and test the validity of the new government.
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Judicial Branch Established:
-Judicary Act of 1789
-John Marshall (Judicial Review)
Establishment of Judicial Branch
The Judicial Branch was established with the Judiciary Act of 1789. Possibly the most important ruling the Supreme Court would ever make occurred in 1803, with the case Marbury v. Madison. This case established the Supreme Court's right of judicial review- the power to review the constitutionality of an act of Congress. The development of judicial review established the Supreme Court as a branch equally as powerful as the executive and legislative branches.
Significance of War of 1812
The War of 1812 was significant because it was the "second war of independence" for the United States. It proved that the US was a stable and powerful country, having defeated arguably the most powerful country in the world in war for a second time. The War of 1812 also played a large role in the development of American nationalism, as the people were proud of their young country being powerful enough to go toe-to-toe with European powers
In your opinion, what were the 2-3 turning point events of the Early Republic? Answer the question in a one page typed response supporting your answer with details and significance from the historical period.
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