Unit 2 : History 101

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