Untitled Flashcard Set

What did the Treaty of Paris of 1783 accomplish regarding Native American lands?

Great Britain gave up its claims to the trans-Appalachian region and left the Indian nations to the 'care of their [American] neighbors'.

What did the U.S. assert over the trans-Appalachian west through sham treaties?

The U.S. asserted sovereignty over and ownership of the trans-Appalachian west, regarding Britain's Indian allies as conquered peoples.

Who led the Western Confederacy against American forces?

The Western Confederacy was led by Miami chief Little Turtle.

Which treaty acknowledged Indian ownership of the land and ceded most of Ohio?

The Treaty of Greenville (1795) acknowledged Indian ownership in exchange for payments.

What sparked a wave of white migration to Kentucky and Tennessee?

The Treaty of Greenville sparked a wave of white migration.

What was the goal of Jefferson's policies regarding Native Americans?

Jefferson's policies aimed to encourage Native Americans to assimilate into white society.

Who was Handsome Lake and what role did he play among the Senecas?

Handsome Lake was a prophet who encouraged traditional animistic rituals and included Christian elements in his teachings.

What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase?

The Louisiana Purchase in 1803 doubled the size of the U.S. and forced Jefferson to reconsider his strict interpretation of the Constitution.

What were the major themes of the summary provided?

Public policy, western expansion, and party politics.

What was the outcome of the Marbury v. Madison case?

The case established the principle of judicial review in the United States.

What was the Hartford Convention?

A meeting of New England Federalists during the War of 1812 to propose constitutional amendments and discuss secession.

Who initiated the Indian Removal Act of 1830?

President Andrew Jackson pushed the Indian Removal Act through Congress.

What did the Treaty of Ghent accomplish?

The Treaty of Ghent retained the prewar borders of the United States, ending the War of 1812.

What was Jackson's reaction to the Second Bank of the United States?

Jackson opposed and ultimately destroyed the Second Bank, viewing it as unconstitutional and elitist.

What were the political repercussions of the Tariff of 1828?

It intensified sectional tensions, particularly in the South, leading to the Ordinance of Nullification in South Carolina.

What was the Trail of Tears?

The forced relocation of the Cherokee Nation from their lands to designated Indian Territory, resulting in many deaths.

What did the Monroe Doctrine proclaim?

The Monroe Doctrine declared that the Americas were not open for further colonization by European powers.

How did Jackson's presidency affect the authority of the executive branch?

Jackson expanded presidential authority while curbing the reach of the national government.

What was the significance of the Battle of New Orleans?

The Battle of New Orleans was a major American victory that boosted national morale after the War of 1812 (it also aided the Political career of Andrew Jackson).

What were the key features of the American System proposed by Henry Clay?

The American System included protective tariffs, a national bank, and internal improvements for commerce.

Who were the two factions that emerged from the Republican Party post-War of 1812?

The National Republicans led by Henry Clay and the Jeffersonian Republicans.

What was the primary concern of New England Federalists during the War of 1812?

They were concerned that western expansion would hurt their region and party.

What did the Marshall Court primarily advocate for during its tenure?

The Marshall Court advocated for judicial authority, the supremacy of national laws, and property rights.

What was the significance of the Gibbons v. Ogden case?

It affirmed national government jurisdiction over interstate commerce. Ogden had a state issued monopoly, but Gibbons had a federal liscense.

Fletcher v Peck

In the case, the Georgia legislature had granted a huge tract of land to the Yazoo Land Company and then cancelled, alleging fraud and bribery. The Marshall Court cited the Contract Clause (Peck won)

Dartmouth College v Woodward

New Hampshire’s republican legislature enacted a statue making Dartmouth into a public university.

McCulloch v Maryland

In response, the Maryland legislature imposed a tax on notes issued by the Baltimore branch of the Second Bank.The Second Bank refused to pay, claiming that the tax infringed on national powers and was therefore unconstitutional. 

1819: Adam-Onís Treaty

Quincy Adams persuaded Spain to cede the Florida territory to the U.S. In return, the U.S. accepted Spain’s claim to Texas and agreed on the western boundary to Louisiana.