Treaty of New Echota
Sneaky deal that exchanged Cherokee land in Georgia for a reservation territory west of the Mississippi River.
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.
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
New party led by Henry Clay. Main difference was disagreement over federal power
Jackson Vetos Second Bank of the U.S.
Supported by Henry Clay and created under the American system
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.
Charles Finney
New American identity
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
Panic of 1819
Spain sells Florida
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.
Madison declared war on great Britain
Madison declared war. "Would Americans remain independent or become colonists again?"
Hartford Convention
Federalists met in opposition to the war of 1812, and even argued that new england should suceed.
Focused on working men. Established over 5,000 chapters across the nation
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
Split within the Democratic-Republican party
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
Voting rights were expanded to all white males
Ruled that federal law trumps state law
The embargo
Tallmadge amendment
Would prohibit slavery in Missouri if it was admitted into the union
Tariff of 1828
Raised import duties up to 50%. Supported by industrial northerners and hated by southerners who relied on imports
More American fishing rights, set the U.S. - Canada border at the 49th parallel, and called for the joint-occupation of Oregon
Market revolution
The linking of northern industries with western and southern farms which was created by advances in agriculture, industry, communication, and transportation
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.
Agreement with Britain that removed military ships from the great lakes.
