APUSH Unit 2 Study Guide

What was the Revolution of 1800?

The Revolution of 1800 refers to the election in which Thomas Jefferson defeated John Adams, marking the first peaceful transfer of power between political parties in the United States.

What were the two Jeffersons?

The two Jeffersons refer to the contrasting aspects of Thomas Jefferson's political identity: as a Democratic-Republican advocating for agrarianism and states' rights, and his actions that sometimes aligned with Federalist principles.

What was the Louisiana Purchase?

The Louisiana Purchase was a land acquisition in 1803 where the United States purchased a vast territory from France, effectively doubling the size of the nation.

Who were Lewis and Clark?

Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were explorers commissioned by Thomas Jefferson to map and explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory and find a route to the Pacific Ocean.

What were the Barbary Pirates?

The Barbary Pirates were privateers from North Africa who engaged in piracy against American ships, leading to conflicts and the establishment of the U.S. Navy.

What was Marbury vs. Madison?

Marbury vs. Madison was a landmark Supreme Court case in 1803 that established the principle of judicial review, allowing the Court to invalidate laws that conflicted with the Constitution.

What was the Embargo Act?

The Embargo Act of 1807 was a law that prohibited American ships from trading in all foreign ports, intended to protect U.S. interests but ultimately harmed the economy.

What was the Chesapeake Incident?

The Chesapeake Incident was an 1807 confrontation between the British warship HMS Leopard and the American frigate USS Chesapeake, leading to heightened tensions and calls for war.

What were the causes of the War of 1812?

The causes of the War of 1812 included British restrictions on American shipping, impressment of American sailors, and conflicts with Native Americans.

Who were the War Hawks?

The War Hawks were a group of young Congress members who advocated for war against Britain in the lead-up to the War of 1812, believing it was necessary to defend national honor.

What was the Hartford Convention?

The Hartford Convention was a series of meetings held by New England Federalists in 1814-1815 to discuss grievances against the War of 1812 and the federal government, which ultimately led to the decline of the Federalist Party.

What was the Monroe Doctrine?

The Monroe Doctrine, established in 1823, was a U.S. policy that opposed European colonialism in the Americas and asserted that any intervention by external powers in the politics of the Americas would be viewed as a hostile act.

What was the Missouri Compromise?

The Missouri Compromise was an 1820 agreement that allowed Missouri to enter the Union as a slave state and Maine as a free state, maintaining the balance of power between free and slave states.

What was the Second Great Awakening?

The Second Great Awakening was a Protestant religious revival during the early 19th century that emphasized individual piety and social reform, including movements for abolition and women's rights.

What was Nat Turner's Rebellion?

Nat Turner's Rebellion was a slave uprising in Virginia in 1831 led by Nat Turner, which resulted in the deaths of many whites and increased fears of slave insurrections in the South.

Temperance Movement

A social movement in the early 19th century aimed at reducing or prohibiting alcohol consumption, advocating for moral reform and public health.

Education Reform

Lead by people like Horace Mann, it advocated for the establishment of publicly available schools paid for by taxes allowing education for all*

Abolition Movement

A heavy divide was brewing between the North and the South due to disagreements over the use of slaves.