Hartford Convention
Federalists met in opposition to the war of 1812, and even argued that new england should suceed.
Panic of 1819
First major recession in the United States
Bring in Missouri and Maine at the same time to keep the balance of power. Also limited slavery above a certain latitude.
The war had revived the struggling party thanks to the anti-war movement. Now that the war was over, federalist support collapsed for good.
Tariff of 1828
Raised import duties up to 50%. Supported by industrial northerners and hated by southerners who relied on imports
Jackson Vetos Second Bank of the U.S.
Supported by Henry Clay and created under the American system
Marbury vs. Madison
Monroe doctrine
Removed native americans from their land and sent them to reservations west of the Mississippi river.
Voting rights were expanded to all white males
Madison declared war. "Would Americans remain independent or become colonists again?"
Madison re-imposed the embargo on Britain because they continued to attack American ships
Expansive view of federal power & loose constructionists
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'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
Cult of domesticity
A woman's identity and sense of purpose revolved around child-bearing and making her home comfortable for her husband.
McCulloch vs Maryland
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
Federally funded internal improvements, protective tariffs, and the re-establishment of the bank of the united states.
American temperance society
Focused on working men. Established over 5,000 chapters across the nation
Market revolution
The linking of northern industries with western and southern farms which was created by advances in agriculture, industry, communication, and transportation
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
Charles Finney
New york preacher who spoke powerfully with images that common folks could understand.
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
Tallmadge amendment
Election of 1824
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.
Whigs
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.
