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
Convention of 1818
Monroe doctrine
Established the western hemisphere as a U.S.-dominated sphere of influence without European involvement.
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
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
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
Expansive view of federal power & loose constructionists
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.
End of the federalists
Jackson Vetos Second Bank of the U.S.
Split from the rest of the baptist church because the northern baptists were abolitionists
New American identity
Noah Webster's dictionary standardized the spelling and pronunciation of American language
Spain sells Florida
Rush-Bagot pact
Agreement with Britain that removed military ships from the great lakes.
Tallmadge amendment
Would prohibit slavery in Missouri if it was admitted into the union
Expansion of democracy
Voting rights were expanded to all white males
Charles Finney
New york preacher who spoke powerfully with images that common folks could understand.
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.
From 1820 to 1840 nearly 2 million immigrants (mainly from Germany and Ireland) showed up
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
War hawkes
Whigs
New party led by Henry Clay. Main difference was disagreement over federal power
Tariff of 1828
Henry Clay's American system
Federally funded internal improvements, protective tariffs, and the re-establishment of the bank of the united states.
Cult of domesticity
A woman's identity and sense of purpose revolved around child-bearing and making her home comfortable for her husband.
President Jefferson established an embargo on foreign trade in retaliation for Britain and France attacks on American ships.
Louisiana purchase
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.
