Established the western hemisphere as a U.S.-dominated sphere of influence without European involvement.
A woman's identity and sense of purpose revolved around child-bearing and making her home comfortable for her husband.
End of the federalists
The war had revived the struggling party thanks to the anti-war movement. Now that the war was over, federalist support collapsed for good.
Younger Americans who had been born after the revolution, were ardent nationalists, and wanted war with Britain to invade Florida and Canada.
Election of 1828
Treaty of New Echota
Ruled that federal law trumps state law
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.
More American fishing rights, set the U.S. - Canada border at the 49th parallel, and called for the joint-occupation of Oregon
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
Hartford Convention
Tariff of 1828
Raised import duties up to 50%. Supported by industrial northerners and hated by southerners who relied on imports
Whigs
New party led by Henry Clay. Main difference was disagreement over federal power
Panic of 1819
First major recession in the United States
Madison re-imposed the embargo on Britain because they continued to attack American ships
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
American temperance society
Focused on working men. Established over 5,000 chapters across the nation
Rush-Bagot pact
Agreement with Britain that removed military ships from the great lakes.
Southern baptists
Election of 1800
Split within the Democratic-Republican party
Expansive view of federal power & loose constructionists
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
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
Jackson Vetos Second Bank of the U.S.
Madison declared war on great Britain
Madison declared war. "Would Americans remain independent or become colonists again?"
Would prohibit slavery in Missouri if it was admitted into the union
Voting rights were expanded to all white males
Louisiana purchase
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.
Charles Finney
New york preacher who spoke powerfully with images that common folks could understand.
