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
Expansion of democracy
Voting rights were expanded to all white males
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
Indian Removal Act of 1830
Monroe doctrine
Established the western hemisphere as a U.S.-dominated sphere of influence without European involvement.
Federally funded internal improvements, protective tariffs, and the re-establishment of the bank of the united states.
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
Jackson Vetos Second Bank of the U.S.
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.
Jefferson's presidency
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.
Tallmadge amendment
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
McCulloch vs Maryland
Ruled that federal law trumps state law
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
Rush-Bagot pact
Agreement with Britain that removed military ships from the great lakes.
American temperance society
Focused on working men. Established over 5,000 chapters across the nation
Whigs
New party led by Henry Clay. Main difference was disagreement over federal power
Split within the Democratic-Republican party
Expansive view of federal power & loose constructionists
Election of 1828
Charles Finney
New york preacher who spoke powerfully with images that common folks could understand.
A young slave organized a rebellion believing that god had told him to do so. He and his followers killed over 50 people
The embargo
Madison declared war on great Britain
Madison declared war. "Would Americans remain independent or become colonists again?"
End of the federalists
Market revolution
The linking of northern industries with western and southern farms which was created by advances in agriculture, industry, communication, and transportation
Raised import duties up to 50%. Supported by industrial northerners and hated by southerners who relied on imports
First major recession in the United States
War hawkes
