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Election of 1800

Marked the first peaceful transfer of power between political parties in the U.S.

Revolution of 1800

Established a precedent for democratic transitions in the U.S.

Marbury v. Madison (1803)

Supreme Court case that established judicial review.

Judicial Review

The power of the judiciary to declare laws unconstitutional.

Louisiana Purchase (1803)

Jefferson bought the Louisiana territory from France.

Effect of the Louisiana Purchase

Doubled the size of the U.S., increasing land for agriculture and westward expansion.

Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804)

Explorers commissioned to map and explore the Louisiana Territory.

Significance of the Lewis and Clark Expedition

Provided valuable information about western territories and fostered westward expansion.

Chesapeake-Leopard Affair (1807)

British warship attacked the American Chesapeake and seized sailors.

Result of the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair

Increased anti-British sentiment, contributing to the War of 1812.

Embargo Act (1807)

Banned American ships from trading in foreign ports.

Impact of the Embargo Act

Attempted to pressure Britain and France but hurt the U.S. economy significantly.

Madison elected President (1808)

Madison wins as a Democratic-Republican.

Significance of Madison's Leadership

Led to U.S. involvement in the War of 1812.

Non-Intercourse Act (1809)

Replaced the Embargo Act, allowing trade with all countries except Britain and France.

Objective of the Non-Intercourse Act

Attempt to maintain neutrality while avoiding economic harm.

Causes of the War of 1812

British impressment of American sailors and interference in U.S. trade.

Battle of New Orleans (1815)

Final major battle of the War of 1812, led by Andrew Jackson.

Significance of the Battle of New Orleans

Boosted American morale and Jackson's popularity.

Hartford Convention (1815)

Federalist meeting to discuss opposition to the War of 1812.

Outcome of the Hartford Convention

Led to the decline of the Federalist Party.

Results of the War of 1812 (1815)

Treaty of Ghent ended the war with no boundary changes.

Significance of the Treaty of Ghent

Affirmed American sovereignty and boosted national pride.

Era of Good Feelings (1816-1824)

Period marked by national unity and a single political party.

Symbolism of the Era of Good Feelings

Symbolized national purpose and decline of the Federalist Party.

McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)

Supreme Court case upholding federal power over state power.

Significance of McCulloch v. Maryland

Affirmed the constitutionality of the national bank.

Missouri Compromise (1820)

Agreement admitting Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state.

Effect of the Missouri Compromise

Temporarily maintained balance between slave and free states.

Denmark Vesey Slave Revolt (1822)

Planned slave revolt in Charleston, South Carolina.

Impact of the Denmark Vesey Revolt

Heightened fears of slave rebellions, leading to stricter laws.

Monroe Doctrine (1823)

U.S. policy opposing European colonization in the Americas.

Significance of the Monroe Doctrine

Established U.S. influence in the Western Hemisphere.

Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)

Supreme Court case on interstate commerce.

Impact of Gibbons v. Ogden

Strengthened federal control over interstate trade.

Charles Finney and the 2nd Great Awakening (1825)

Religious revival promoting social reforms.

Effect of the 2nd Great Awakening

Encouraged abolitionism and women's rights.

Election of 1824 ('Corrupt Bargain')

Controversial election where John Quincy Adams was elected by the House.

Consequence of the 'Corrupt Bargain'

Damaged Adams’s presidency.

Tariff of Abominations (1828)

High tariff to protect northern industries.

Result of the Tariff of Abominations

Led to Southern opposition and the Nullification Crisis.

Election of Andrew Jackson (1828)

Jackson wins on a platform supporting the 'common man.'

Significance of Jackson's Election

Marked the rise of Jacksonian democracy.

Indian Removal Act (1830)

Law forcing relocation of Native Americans westward.

Result of the Indian Removal Act

Led to the Trail of Tears and displacement of Native Americans.

Nullification Crisis (1832)

South Carolina attempted to nullify the Tariff of Abominations.

Significance of the Nullification Crisis

Highlighted tensions over state vs. federal authority.

Jackson vetoes the Re-Charter of the Bank of the U.S. (1832)

Jackson’s refusal to renew the national bank’s charter.

Consequence of Jackson's Veto

Led to economic instability and the Panic of 1837.

Worcester v. Georgia (1832)

Supreme Court case affirming Native American sovereignty.

Impact of Worcester v. Georgia

Ignored by Jackson, leading to forced removal of Native tribes.

William Lloyd Garrison and the Antislavery Movement (1833)

Abolitionist leader and publisher of The Liberator.

Contribution of Garrison

Helped galvanize the abolitionist movement.

Specie Circular (1836)

Jackson’s policy requiring payment in gold or silver for public land.

Result of the Specie Circular

Contributed to the Panic of 1837.

Battle of the Alamo (1836)

Texan defenders fought against Mexican forces.

Significance of the Battle of the Alamo

Became a rallying cry for Texan independence.

Texas Declares Independence (1836)

Texas declared independence from Mexico.

Outcome of Texas Independence

Led to the Texas Republic and eventual U.S. annexation.

U.S. Annexation of Texas (1845)

Texas was annexed and became a U.S. state.

Impact of Texas Annexation

Increased tensions with Mexico, leading to the Mexican-American War.

Manifest Destiny (1845)

Belief that U.S. was destined to expand across the continent.

Significance of Manifest Destiny

Justified expansion and fueled conflicts with Native Americans and Mexico.

Causes of the Mexican-American War (1846)

Border disputes and U.S. desire for western territories.

Result of the Mexican-American War

Led to war, with significant territorial gains for the U.S.

Wilmot Proviso (1846)

Proposal to ban slavery in any territory gained from Mexico.

Effect of the Wilmot Proviso

Heightened tensions over slavery in new territories.

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (1848)

Ended the Mexican-American War, with Mexico ceding large territories.

Significance of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Expanded U.S. territory significantly, including California and New Mexico.

Seneca Falls Convention (1848)

First women's rights convention in the U.S.

Impact of the Seneca Falls Convention

Marked the start of the women’s suffrage movement.