Cult of domesticity
Treaty of New Echota
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
Election of 1828
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
Market revolution
The linking of northern industries with western and southern farms which was created by advances in agriculture, industry, communication, and transportation
Tariff of 1828
Raised import duties up to 50%. Supported by industrial northerners and hated by southerners who relied on imports
Panic of 1819
First major recession in the United States
Split within the Democratic-Republican party
Expansive view of federal power & loose constructionists
Whigs
New party led by Henry Clay. Main difference was disagreement over federal power
Madison declared war. "Would Americans remain independent or become colonists again?"
Rush-Bagot pact
Agreement with Britain that removed military ships from the great lakes.
Effects of the War of 1812
Noah Webster's dictionary standardized the spelling and pronunciation of American language
Focused on working men. Established over 5,000 chapters across the nation
Jefferson's presidency
Charles Finney
New york preacher who spoke powerfully with images that common folks could understand.
Madison re-imposed the embargo on Britain because they continued to attack American ships
From 1820 to 1840 nearly 2 million immigrants (mainly from Germany and Ireland) showed up
Hartford Convention
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.
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
Henry Clay's American system
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
Expansion of democracy
Voting rights were expanded to all white males
Would prohibit slavery in Missouri if it was admitted into the union
Monroe doctrine
Established the western hemisphere as a U.S.-dominated sphere of influence without European involvement.
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
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.
