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
Election of 1824
From 1820 to 1840 nearly 2 million immigrants (mainly from Germany and Ireland) showed up
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.
Removed native americans from their land and sent them to reservations west of the Mississippi river.
Henry Clay's American system
More American fishing rights, set the U.S. - Canada border at the 49th parallel, and called for the joint-occupation of Oregon
Agreement with Britain that removed military ships from the great lakes.
New American identity
Noah Webster's dictionary standardized the spelling and pronunciation of American language
Tariff of 1828
Raised import duties up to 50%. Supported by industrial northerners and hated by southerners who relied on imports
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
Expansion of democracy
End of the federalists
Monroe doctrine
Cult of domesticity
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
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
Whigs
Nat turners rebellion
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.
The linking of northern industries with western and southern farms which was created by advances in agriculture, industry, communication, and transportation
Tallmadge amendment
Panic of 1819
Split within the Democratic-Republican party
Expansive view of federal power & loose constructionists
The embargo
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
McCulloch vs Maryland
Ruled that federal law trumps state law
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.
Madison re-imposed the embargo on Britain because they continued to attack American ships
Bring in Missouri and Maine at the same time to keep the balance of power. Also limited slavery above a certain latitude.
