Period 4 APUSH

Era of Good Feelings

presidency of James Monroe (1816-1824). Democratic-Republican party was the only party

Cultural Nationalism

feverent nationalism in the early 1800s marked by patriotism, westward expansion, optimism about America’s future and lack of interest in European politics.

Pontiacs rebellion

A loose/small confederation of American indians who were dissatisfied and angry with British rule in the Great Lakes area (following the French and Indian War). Led to the proclamation of 1763.

Thomas Jefferson

President after John Adams, ran on the premise of being conciliatory, “we are all Republicans, we are all Federalists” Vice president Aaron burr

Judiciary Act of 1801

Created 16 new federal Judgeships, ensuring a Federalist hold on the Judiciary. This was considered court packing and “midnight appointments”

Marbury v. Madison

established Judicial review (supreme court has the final authority to determine constitutionality)

McCulloch v. Maryland

defends loose construction of Constitution & implied powers of government

Louisiana Purchase

doubled the size of the US for $15 million (Jefferson claim the constitution had implied powers)

Barbary Pirates

In the mediterranean, Jefferson said no to paying their tribute.

Joseph Smith

founded Mormons (Church of latter day saints)

Embargo Act of 1807

Created by Thomas Jefferson, ended trade with Britian and France, hurt US economy. Was soon replaced by Non Intercourse Act of 1809.

War Hawks

politicians who wanted to start armed conflicts with Brittian and natives

James Madison

President after Jefferson, known for war of 1812

Nonintercourse act of 1809

said Americans can trade with anyone except Britain and France, James Madison

Macon’s Bill no 2

Nathaniel Macon, a member of congress, introduced a bill that restored US trade with Britain and France.

War of 1812

“MR. Madison’s war”, caused by British impressment

Treaty of Ghent

Treaty that ended war of 1812

Hartford convention

ended the Federalist party

Missouri Compromise

Maine-free; Missouri- slave

Florida Purchase Treaty

Adams-Onis treaty

MOnroe Doctrine

“Dont come over here, this is our side of the world”

Henry Clay’s American System

National bank (second national bank), protective tariffs, internal improvements to infrastructure

Economic Nationalism

A political movement in the early 1800s to support the growth of the young nation’s economy. Cared deeply for subsidizing internal improvements

Tariff of 1816

Congress raised tariffs to protect U.S. manufacturers from foreign competition. Meant to keep British competition out for newly built American factories after the War of 1812.

Panic of 1819

Caused by the Second Bank of the United States tightening credit lending in a belated effort to control inflation. Many state banks closed, and unemployment, bankruptcies, and imprisonment for debt increased sharply.

Tallmadge Amendment

An amendment that did not pass, but would have called for prohibiting more slaves into Missouri and requiring the children of slaves to be emancipated at 25.

Eli Whitney

Inventor of the cotton gin which increases the demand for slaves

Factory system

Introduced by Samuel Slater, a method of manufacturing was first adopted in England at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution in the 1750s. This included the idea of the assembly line and that all parts needed for a product would be made in one place.

Proclamation of 1763

issued by great britian after pontiacs rebellion, said that they couldn’t settle past appalacian mtns

Lewis and Clark; Sacagawea

____ were sent to discover and explore land from LA purchase, helped by native _____

Tecumseh

Native leader who sided with the British in the War of 1812. He aimed to unite native tribes and organized a confederacy of indians at the Battle of Tippecanoe

John Quincy Adams

Who was elected in 1824 through the corrupt bargain. Appointed Henry Clay as Secretary of State

Market Revolution

started when people began to buy and sell goods rapidly rather than make them for themselves. Leads to a manufacturing and invention boom

Free Enterprise

The freedom of private businesses to operate for profit with minor government regulations

Tariff of Abominations

In 1828, John Quincy Adams set a 38% tax on imported goods and a 45% tax on imported raw materials.

Spoils System

Andrew Jackson appointed political supporters to positions based on loyalty vs talent or experience

Andrew Jackson

Who let the charter for the Second National Bank expire (1836)

Tammany Hall

groups that helped immigrants find jobs and food in exchange for votes. “Political Machines” (boss tweed)

Know-Nothing Party

A political party that opposed immigration and Catholic influence in the US, advocating for nativist policies.