1800
Election of 1800
Definition
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
1803
Marbury vs. Madison
Definition
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.
1808
The embargo
Definition
President Jefferson established an embargo on foreign trade in retaliation for Britain and France attacks on American ships.
June, 1812
Madison declared war on great Britain
Definition
Madison declared war. "Would Americans remain independent or become colonists again?"
June1815
Effects of the War of 1812
Definition
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.
June1818
Convention of 1818
Definition
More American fishing rights, set the U.S. - Canada border at the 49th parallel, and called for the joint-occupation of Oregon
June1819
Spain sells Florida
Definition
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
June1819
Panic of 1819
Definition
First major recession in the United States
Causes
Irresponsible banking practices and decreased demand for exports
Effects
Working men demanded the franchise
June1823
Monroe doctrine
Definition
Established the western hemisphere as a U.S.-dominated sphere of influence without European involvement.
June1824
Split within the Democratic-Republican party
National Republicans
Expansive view of federal power & loose constructionists
Democrats
Restrictive view of federal power & strict constructionists
June1824
Election of 1824
Definition
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.
June1826
American temperance society
Definition
Focused on working men. Established over 5,000 chapters across the nation
June1828
Election of 1828
Definition
The split became more permanent and the Democrats and National Republicans were formed. Jackson ran again and won.
June1828
Tariff of 1828
Definition
Raised import duties up to 50%. Supported by industrial northerners and hated by southerners who relied on imports
June1830
Indian Removal Act of 1830
Definition
Removed native americans from their land and sent them to reservations west of the Mississippi river.
Election of 1800 Revolution 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 First peaceful transfer of power between opposing parties |
Jefferson's presidency |
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 |
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. |
The embargo |
President Jefferson established an embargo on foreign trade in retaliation for Britain and France attacks on American ships. Eventually limited the embargo to only British and French ships |
Madison re-imposed the embargo on Britain because they continued to attack American ships |
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War hawkes |
Younger Americans who had been born after the revolution, were ardent nationalists, and wanted war with Britain to invade Florida and Canada. |
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 |
Madison declared war on great Britain |
Madison declared war. "Would Americans remain independent or become colonists again?" |
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. |
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. |
Rush-Bagot pact |
Agreement with Britain that removed military ships from the great lakes. |
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 |
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 |
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. |
McCulloch vs Maryland |
Ruled that federal law trumps state law |
Hartford Convention |
Federalists met in opposition to the war of 1812, and even argued that new england should suceed. |
Henry Clay's American system |
Federally funded internal improvements, protective tariffs, and the re-establishment of the bank of the united states. |
Tallmadge amendment |
Would prohibit slavery in Missouri if it was admitted into the union |
Compromise of 1820 Missouri compromise |
Bring in Missouri and Maine at the same time to keep the balance of power. Also limited slavery above a certain latitude. |
Monroe doctrine |
Established the western hemisphere as a U.S.-dominated sphere of influence without European involvement. |
Market revolution |
The linking of northern industries with western and southern farms which was created by advances in agriculture, industry, communication, and transportation |
From 1820 to 1840 nearly 2 million immigrants (mainly from Germany and Ireland) showed up |
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Cult of domesticity |
A woman's identity and sense of purpose revolved around child-bearing and making her home comfortable for her husband. |
Expansion of democracy |
Voting rights were expanded to all white males |
Panic of 1819 |
First major recession in the United States |
Split within the Democratic-Republican party |
Expansive view of federal power & loose constructionists |
Election of 1824 Corrupt bargin |
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 1828 |
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Whigs |
New party led by Henry Clay. Main difference was disagreement over federal power |
Tariff of 1828 Tariff of abominations |
Raised import duties up to 50%. Supported by industrial northerners and hated by southerners who relied on imports |
Jackson Vetos Second Bank of the U.S. |
Supported by Henry Clay and created under the American system |
Indian Removal Act of 1830 |
Removed native americans from their land and sent them to reservations west of the Mississippi river. |
Treaty of New Echota |
Sneaky deal that exchanged Cherokee land in Georgia for a reservation territory west of the Mississippi River. |
New American identity |
Noah Webster's dictionary standardized the spelling and pronunciation of American language |
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 |
Southern baptists |
Split from the rest of the baptist church because the northern baptists were abolitionists |
Charles Finney |
New york preacher who spoke powerfully with images that common folks could understand. |
American temperance society |
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 |