James Madison Presidency (1809-1817): Key Events and Political Context

what political party was madison under?

democratic republican

what was the nonintercourse act of 1809?

after the embargo act, americans can trade with foreign nations besides britain and france

What was Macon's Bill No. 2 of 1810?

trade with france and britain restored, if neutral rights violated trade will end

What were the causes of the War of 1812?

british impressment of sailors, british proving aid to natives and instigating rebellions, war hawks demanding war

who won the election of 1812?

James Madison

Who were the Quids?

- Old Republicans

- Didn't want to go to war....would rather negotiate to fix a problem

- didnt think impressment was a big deal

what was the battle of new orleans?

War of 1812 battle when the United States defeated the British in January of 1815 ANDREW JACKSONN

what was the treaty of ghent?

The treaty that ended the War of 1812, though it did not change hardly anything from before the war.

what was the hartford convention and why did it happen?

the hartford convention was the new england states threatening secession because they opposed the war. this stamped the federalists as unpatriotic

What was the Tariff of 1816?

The first tariff in American history protecting America's textile industry