Unit 4: AP US History (1800-1848)

Vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts from Unit Four of the AP US History curriculum from 1800 to 1848.

Democratic Republicans

Political party that favored strict construction of the Constitution and limited federal power.

Federalists

Political party that favored loose construction of the Constitution and a strong federal government.

Barbary Pirates

Group that attacked American ships, leading to conflict with the U.S. government during Jefferson's presidency.

Judicial Review

The power of the Supreme Court to declare laws and actions unconstitutional, established in Marbury v. Madison.

Louisiana Purchase

The acquisition of the Louisiana territory from France in 1803, which doubled the size of the United States.

Corps of Discovery

The expedition led by Lewis and Clark to explore the newly acquired Louisiana territory.

Marbury v. Madison

An 1803 Supreme Court case that established the principle of judicial review.

McCulloch v. Maryland

An 1819 Supreme Court case that confirmed federal law has precedence over state laws.

War of 1812

A conflict between the U.S. and Britain, marking a rise in American nationalism.

Hartford Convention

A meeting of Federalists to discuss grievances against the War of 1812 and propose secession.

Henry Clay’s American System

An economic plan aimed at unifying the country's economy through infrastructure and protective tariffs.

Tariff of Abominations

A tariff passed in 1828 that angered Southerners due to high import duties.

Cult of Domesticity

An ideal that emphasized women's roles in the home and promoted domesticity as their main virtue.

Second Great Awakening

A religious revival that emphasized personal salvation and social reform.

Abolitionism

The movement to end slavery in the United States.

Seneca Falls Convention

The first women's rights convention held in 1848; produced the Declaration of Sentiments.

Trail of Tears

The forced relocation of Cherokee Indians in 1838 following the Indian Removal Act.

Monroe Doctrine

A U.S. foreign policy statement that opposed European colonialism in the Americas.

Cotton Gin

A machine that improved the processing of cotton, leading to increased agricultural production.

Interchangeable Parts

Standardized parts that made mass production and repair of goods easier and more efficient.

Transcendentalism

A philosophical movement that emphasized the inherent goodness of people and nature, advocating for a deeper connection with life.