Convention of 1818
More American fishing rights, set the U.S. - Canada border at the 49th parallel, and called for the joint-occupation of Oregon
He himself owned hundreds of slaves. He banned the importation of slaves. Once the Atlantic trade dried up, domestic trade increased, creating the second middle passage
Madison re-imposed the embargo on Britain because they continued to attack American ships
Election of 1800
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
Jefferson policy on indigenous Americans
He favored removing them to reservations beyond the Mississippi if they refused to "civilize" themselves. Some unified and began violently resisting with help from the British
Hartford Convention
Federalists met in opposition to the war of 1812, and even argued that new england should suceed.
Spain sells Florida
McCulloch vs Maryland
Ruled that federal law trumps state law
Henry Clay's American system
Federally funded internal improvements, protective tariffs, and the re-establishment of the bank of the united states.
Treaty of New Echota
Sneaky deal that exchanged Cherokee land in Georgia for a reservation territory west of the Mississippi River.
New American identity
The linking of northern industries with western and southern farms which was created by advances in agriculture, industry, communication, and transportation
Rush-Bagot pact
Agreement with Britain that removed military ships from the great lakes.
Effects of the War of 1812
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.
Tallmadge amendment
Would prohibit slavery in Missouri if it was admitted into the union
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
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.
New party led by Henry Clay. Main difference was disagreement over federal power
From 1820 to 1840 nearly 2 million immigrants (mainly from Germany and Ireland) showed up
Second great awakening
Camp meetings with huge sermons, christian revival. In contrast to first great awakening, which focused on personal moral reformation, second one emphasized moral reformation of society
Raised import duties up to 50%. Supported by industrial northerners and hated by southerners who relied on imports
Indian Removal Act of 1830
Cult of domesticity
A woman's identity and sense of purpose revolved around child-bearing and making her home comfortable for her husband.
Jackson Vetos Second Bank of the U.S.
Panic of 1819
President Jefferson established an embargo on foreign trade in retaliation for Britain and France attacks on American ships.
Split within the Democratic-Republican party
Expansive view of federal power & loose constructionists
American temperance society
Focused on working men. Established over 5,000 chapters across the nation
War hawkes
