Lecture Notes Flashcards

Flashcards of vocabulary terms extracted from lecture notes.

1800 - Slave Rebellion

by gabriel prosser. many were caught and executed.

1803 - Marbury v. Madison

established principal or judicial review, meaning that the court has the power to review laws and government actions to determine if their constitutional

1834 - Anti-Catholic Riot in Boston

this riot was driven by fear, rumors, and hatred of a different religion.

1836-1839 - Trail of Tears

Cherokee Indians were removed on the Trail of Tears. one of the most tragic events to happen in history.

1848 - Seneca Falls Convention

Seneca Falls women's rights convention was held. marked the start of women’s suffrage. sparked debate and eventually led to the 19 amendments

1812- War with Britain

The U.S. declares war on Britain. ended by the treaty of ghent

1820 - Missouri Compromise

balanced between free state or slave state. to avoid conflict between north and south.

1823 - Texas Opens to Settlers

Mexico opens Texas to settlers. to help populate the area and defend from native tribes.

1830 - Indian Removal Act

The Indian Removal Act was enacted. by andrew jackson. forced native tribes west to mississippi river.

1817 - American Colonization Society

send african americans to africa for better opportunities

1803 - Louisiana Purchase

Land acquired from France during Thomas Jefferson's presidency. expansion. increased pressure on natives and paved the way to trail of tears.