social studies

Aaron Burr

Jefferson’s Vice President, famous for killing Alexander Hamilton in a duel.

John Marshall

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court during the Marbury V. Madison decision.

Judicial Review

The power of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional, established in the Marbury V. Madison case.

Louisiana Purchase

A large region of the United States bought from Napoleon by the Jefferson administration.

Lewis and Clark

Explorers in charge of the Corp of Discovery, which explored the Louisiana Purchase.

Sacagawea

Guide, translator, and goodwill ambassador for the Corp of Discovery.

The Barbary War

A conflict between the United States and North African pirates in the Mediterranean.

Impressment

The kidnapping of sailors to force them into a nation's navy.

Embargo

An official ban on trade.

Democratic Republican Ideals

Principles including a small federal government, little interference in lives, strong state governments, strict constitutional interpretation, opposition to the national bank and protective tariffs, and emphasis on agriculture.

Jefferson’s Actions as President

Included the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, sending the Navy to fight Barbary Pirates, exploring the Louisiana Territory with Lewis and Clark, and passing the Embargo Act.

Tecumseh

Shawnee chief who organized a Native American confederacy to oppose US settlement in the Northwest.

William Henry Harrison

General who defeated Tecumseh at the Battle of Tippecanoe.

Battle of Tippecanoe

Battle fought between American troops and Native Americans in the Northwest frontier.

War Hawks

Young politicians advocating for the War of 1812.

Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun

Prominent War Hawks during the lead-up to the War of 1812.

War of 1812

A conflict between Great Britain and the United States in the early 1800s.

Francis Scott Key

Author of America's national anthem, The Star Spangled Banner.

Battle of Fort McHenry

American victory that inspired The Star Spangled Banner.

Battle of New Orleans

The last battle of the War of 1812, fought after the Treaty of Ghent.

Hartford Convention

Meeting of New England Federalists about the War of 1812, which led to party unpopularity.

Causes of the War of 1812

Involvement included fighting Native Americans, westward expansion desires, aspirations to capture Canada, trade interference, and impressment of sailors.

Era of Good Feelings

Period post-War of 1812 characterized by national pride and unity.

Nationalism

Strong identification with and support of one’s nation.

Sectionalism

Strong identification and support of one’s region within a nation.

Monroe Doctrine

US policy warning European nations against colonizing in the Americas.

Missouri Compromise

Political compromise that maintained Congressional power balance by admitting Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state.

American System

Government plan for economic improvement and growth, including tariffs, infrastructure, and the continuation of the Bank of the United States.

Differences between North, South, and West

Regions had distinct economic needs, with differing urbanization, trade benefits, and state classifications concerning slavery.