Split within the Democratic-Republican party
Expansive view of federal power & loose constructionists
Rematch between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. The Democratic republicans had finally figured out how to campaign in the media, and the Federalists were seen as elitist
Marbury vs. Madison
On his way out of office, John Adams appointed 16 new judges. Jefferson refused to deliver some of these appointments. The Supreme Court established judicial review.
A woman's identity and sense of purpose revolved around child-bearing and making her home comfortable for her husband.
Jefferson's presidency
Confirmed ability of a Republican Government to defend itself. Americans completed conquest of everything east of the Mississippi. War broke remaining indigenous power, and white settlers poured in to former native lands.
Expansion of democracy
Voting rights were expanded to all white males
From 1820 to 1840 nearly 2 million immigrants (mainly from Germany and Ireland) showed up
The embargo
President Jefferson established an embargo on foreign trade in retaliation for Britain and France attacks on American ships.
War hawkes
Younger Americans who had been born after the revolution, were ardent nationalists, and wanted war with Britain to invade Florida and Canada.
Election of 1828
Rush-Bagot pact
Indian Removal Act of 1830
Market revolution
New American identity
Federalists met in opposition to the war of 1812, and even argued that new england should suceed.
Whigs
New party led by Henry Clay. Main difference was disagreement over federal power
The divisions within the Democratic-Republican party led them to choose 4 candidates, while Jackson's populist campaign won the popular vote, no candidate won enough electoral votes. Adams and Clay made a deal and the house voted for Adams.
Henry Clay's American system
Panic of 1819
First major recession in the United States
McCulloch vs Maryland
Monroe doctrine
Established the western hemisphere as a U.S.-dominated sphere of influence without European involvement.
Madison re-imposed the embargo on Britain because they continued to attack American ships
Focused on working men. Established over 5,000 chapters across the nation
Supported by Henry Clay and created under the American system
Charles Finney
New york preacher who spoke powerfully with images that common folks could understand.
Compromise of 1820
Bring in Missouri and Maine at the same time to keep the balance of power. Also limited slavery above a certain latitude.
Louisiana purchase
Napoleon needed money to quell the Haitian revolution, so he sold the Louisiana territory, and Jefferson bought. This was controversial because the constitution didn't specify how to add territory to the union.
Southern baptists
Nat turners rebellion
A young slave organized a rebellion believing that god had told him to do so. He and his followers killed over 50 people
