Treaty of New Echota
Sneaky deal that exchanged Cherokee land in Georgia for a reservation territory west of the Mississippi River.
American temperance society
Focused on working men. Established over 5,000 chapters across the nation
Madison re-imposed the embargo on Britain because they continued to attack American ships
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.
Southern baptists
Split from the rest of the baptist church because the northern baptists were abolitionists
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
The linking of northern industries with western and southern farms which was created by advances in agriculture, industry, communication, and transportation
Nat turners rebellion
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
Hartford Convention
Federalists met in opposition to the war of 1812, and even argued that new england should suceed.
President Jefferson established an embargo on foreign trade in retaliation for Britain and France attacks on American ships.
Jackson Vetos Second Bank of the U.S.
Supported by Henry Clay and created under the American system
Whigs
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
From 1820 to 1840 nearly 2 million immigrants (mainly from Germany and Ireland) showed up
The war had revived the struggling party thanks to the anti-war movement. Now that the war was over, federalist support collapsed for good.
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.
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
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.
McCulloch vs Maryland
Ruled that federal law trumps state law
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
Expansive view of federal power & loose constructionists
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
Expansion of democracy
Voting rights were expanded to all white males
New American identity
Noah Webster's dictionary standardized the spelling and pronunciation of American language
Henry Clay's American system
Federally funded internal improvements, protective tariffs, and the re-establishment of the bank of the united states.
Raised import duties up to 50%. Supported by industrial northerners and hated by southerners who relied on imports
Charles Finney
New york preacher who spoke powerfully with images that common folks could understand.
Rush-Bagot pact
Agreement with Britain that removed military ships from the great lakes.
