Hartford Convention
Federalists met in opposition to the war of 1812, and even argued that new england should suceed.
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
McCulloch vs Maryland
Sneaky deal that exchanged Cherokee land in Georgia for a reservation territory west of the Mississippi River.
More American fishing rights, set the U.S. - Canada border at the 49th parallel, and called for the joint-occupation of Oregon
Tallmadge amendment
Would prohibit slavery in Missouri if it was admitted into the union
Spain sells Florida
U.S. wanted Florida for nationalist reasons and because slaves and outlaws kept hiding out there. After retaliating for a raid, Spain gives up and sells Florida for $5 million
Established the western hemisphere as a U.S.-dominated sphere of influence without European involvement.
American temperance society
Focused on working men. Established over 5,000 chapters across the nation
Cult of domesticity
A woman's identity and sense of purpose revolved around child-bearing and making her home comfortable for her husband.
Indian Removal Act of 1830
Removed native americans from their land and sent them to reservations west of the Mississippi river.
Raised import duties up to 50%. Supported by industrial northerners and hated by southerners who relied on imports
Voting rights were expanded to all white males
Election of 1824
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.
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
Madison declared war on great Britain
Madison declared war. "Would Americans remain independent or become colonists again?"
Agreement with Britain that removed military ships from the great lakes.
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
Charles Finney
New york preacher who spoke powerfully with images that common folks could understand.
New American identity
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.
Market revolution
War hawkes
Split within the Democratic-Republican party
Expansive view of federal power & loose constructionists
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.
Panic of 1819
First major recession in the United States
Southern baptists
Split from the rest of the baptist church because the northern baptists were abolitionists
Jefferson's presidency
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
