President Jefferson established an embargo on foreign trade in retaliation for Britain and France attacks on American ships.
Expansive view of federal power & loose constructionists
Hartford Convention
Federalists met in opposition to the war of 1812, and even argued that new england should suceed.
From 1820 to 1840 nearly 2 million immigrants (mainly from Germany and Ireland) showed up
New party led by Henry Clay. Main difference was disagreement over federal power
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
Established the western hemisphere as a U.S.-dominated sphere of influence without European involvement.
Treaty of New Echota
Sneaky deal that exchanged Cherokee land in Georgia for a reservation territory west of the Mississippi River.
Indian Removal Act of 1830
Henry Clay's American system
Cult of domesticity
A woman's identity and sense of purpose revolved around child-bearing and making her home comfortable for her husband.
Panic of 1819
First major recession in the United States
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.
Jefferson policy on indigenous Americans
Tallmadge amendment
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.
New American identity
Noah Webster's dictionary standardized the spelling and pronunciation of American language
Madison declared war. "Would Americans remain independent or become colonists again?"
End of the federalists
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.
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
War hawkes
Tariff of 1828
Charles Finney
New york preacher who spoke powerfully with images that common folks could understand.
Agreement with Britain that removed military ships from the great lakes.
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.
Voting rights were expanded to all white males
More American fishing rights, set the U.S. - Canada border at the 49th parallel, and called for the joint-occupation of Oregon
