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Marbury v. Madison

A landmark case where the Supreme Court asserted its right to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional.

John Marshall

Chief Justice from 1801-1834, known for establishing the principle of judicial review and being the last federalist.

McCullough v. Maryland

A significant Supreme Court case that decided federal law is supreme to state law, especially regarding the national bank.

Missouri Compromise

An 1820 agreement that admitted Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state, establishing a line that divided free and slave territories.

Monroe Doctrine

A U.S. policy that opposed European colonialism in the Americas, asserting that any interference by European nations would be seen as a threat.

Tallmadge Amendment

An amendment proposing to gradually emancipate slaves in Missouri and prevent new slaves from entering.

Seneca Falls Convention

The first women's rights convention held in 1848 that argued against the Cult of Domesticity and sought equality in the Declaration of Independence.

Cult of Domesticity

A prevailing value system among the upper and middle classes during the 19th century emphasizing women's roles as homemakers.

Kitchen Cabinet

A group of unofficial advisors to President Andrew Jackson, composed of his friends and supporters, distinct from the formal cabinet.

King Veto

A term describing Andrew Jackson's disregard for John Marshall's Supreme Court decisions, highlighting his assertive presidential power.

Battle of New Orleans

A decisive battle fought in 1815 where Andrew Jackson achieved a significant victory against the British, occurring after the Treaty of Ghent was signed.

Hartford Convention

A meeting of Federalists in 1814 to discuss issues arising from the War of 1812, which ultimately led to the decline of the Federalist Party.