Land Ordinance of 1785
(OH, IN, WI, MI, IL) divided land into townships (6-mile squares) which would have 36 square sections with one set aside for public schools
Northwest Ordinance of 1787
statehood: 60,000 in an area prohibited slavery from states in Land Ordinance of 1785 when NE states still had slavery
Treaty of Paris 1783
ended Revolutionary War; New boundaries to US (W of Alps, E of M.R.)
Articles of Confederation
(1781-1789) states had own constitutions
Bill of Rights
first 10 amendments of the constitution; written by James Madison and passed by Congress in 1791
Whiskey Rebellion
caused by Whiskey Tax set by Hamilton to help with financial problems in the US
Jay's Treaty
Proved that the US was free, and helped avoid war between US and Britain
George Washington Farewell Address
told the People he did not want to go for a third term. Warned against political parties fighting for power. Remain neutral during foreign conflicts. Celebrate achievements
Alien and Sedation Acts
Didn't allow others from foreign countries in. Took away freedom of speech during the war
Federalists vs. Antifederalists
Alexander Hamilton; promoted Constitution; wanted a strong federal govt
Thomas Jefferson; many former loyalists; laborers
Virginia and Kentucky resolutions
Felt Alien and Sedation Acts were unconstitutional
John Adams
2nd Pres. Leader of the Revolution.
Alexander Hamilton
Hamilton vs. Jefferson (first 2 political parties)
XYZ Affair
Thing between France and US where France tried to get the US to side with them in a war with Britain
Marbury vs. Madison (1803)
American courts could attack laws that they felt were unconstitutional
Battle of New Orleans
Last major Britain and US engagement
Effects after the War of 1812
Increased patriotism in the US and respect for the US in other countries
Era of Good Feelings
Desire for unity. After war. Andrew Jackson
Louisiana Purchase
France gave land to the us in this act
Lowell Factory System
Working women rather than men and children
The American System
Internal improvements; Henry Clay
Monroe Doctrine
warned Europeans that they would not allow other colonizations
Cotton gin (Eli Whitney)
Easy way of separating cotton from stems
Missouri Compromise (1820)
Addressed the tensions caused by slavery
Trail of Tears
Trail where natives were forced to march to be moved from their homes
Andrew Jackson
portrayed as a hero and common man