Crafting a Nation, People, Land and a National Identity, 1800–1848

This set of flashcards covers significant terms and concepts from the lecture notes on U.S. history between 1800-1848, focusing on political, social, and economic changes.

Democratic Ideals

The principles that the United States aimed to define and extend amidst rapid changes in the early republic.

Mass Democracy

The world's first modern mass democracy developed by the United States, characterized by increased participation of the populace.

Judiciary Act of 1789

An act that established the federal judiciary, which was partially invalidated by the Supreme Court in Marbury v. Madison.

Judicial Review

The power asserted by the Supreme Court to invalidate legislation that conflicts with the Constitution.

Louisiana Purchase

The 1803 acquisition of the Louisiana Territory from France, which raised concerns about constitutional authority regarding federal power.

Embargo Act

An 1807 law that halted all trade between the United States and foreign nations.

Monroe Doctrine

A principle of U.S. foreign policy asserting opposition to European colonialism in the Americas, established by President James Monroe.

Missouri Compromise

An 1820 agreement that balanced the number of free and slave states and established a geographical boundary for slavery.

Tariff of Abominations

A tariff enacted in 1828 that raised prices on imported goods, leading to significant conflict between the North and South.

Trail of Tears

The forced relocation and migration of Native American nations from southeastern parts of the United States following the Indian Removal Act.

Second Great Awakening

A series of religious revivals in the early 19th century emphasizing personal faith and social reform efforts.

Women’s Rights Convention

The 1848 event in Seneca Falls, New York, that marked the beginning of the organized women's rights movement in the U.S.

Abolitionism

The movement to end slavery in the United States, gaining momentum in the 19th century.

Cotton Gin

A device invented by Eli Whitney in 1794 that revolutionized the cotton industry by speeding up the process of removing seeds from cotton.

Market Revolution

A transformation in the economy that resulted from new transportation and communication technologies in the early 19th century.

Utopian Communities

Intentional communities established to create a more perfect society, often based on religious or philosophical ideals.