Chapters 7 & 8: The Jeffersonian Era and American Nationalism

Sally Hemings & Monticello

• Overview: Sally Hemings was an enslaved woman at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello plantation. She is believed to have had a long-term relationship with Jefferson and is the mother of several of his children, though this was only acknowledged after Jefferson's death.

• Key Concept: The complex relationship between Jefferson’s public advocacy for freedom and equality and his private ownership of slaves at Monticello highlights the contradictions of American slavery.

• Important Person: Sally Hemings, and Thomas Jefferson.

Burr’s Role in the 1800 Election and His Treason Plot

• Overview: In the 1800 election, Aaron Burr was the Democratic-Republican candidate who tied with Thomas Jefferson in the Electoral College, though Jefferson was eventually selected. Burr later conspired with others to create an independent republic in the West, which led to charges of treason in 1807.

• Key Concept: The Election of 1800 revealed flaws in the electoral system, and Burr’s treason plot brought attention to issues of national unity.

• Important Person: Aaron Burr.

"Revolution of 1800"

• Overview: This term refers to the peaceful transition of power between the Federalist and Democratic-Republican parties after the 1800 election, when Thomas Jefferson defeated John Adams.

• Key Concept: Jefferson’s election marked a shift away from Federalist policies and set a precedent for future peaceful transfers of power.

• Important Person: Thomas Jefferson.

Scaling Down the Size of the Federal Government

• Overview: Jefferson sought to reduce the power of the federal government, emphasizing states’ rights, reducing military expenditures, and cutting internal taxes.

• Key Concept: This era is known for a shift towards limited government.

• Important Person: Thomas Jefferson.

Louisiana Purchase/Haiti

• Overview: In 1803, President Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory from France, doubling the size of the U.S. This was partly motivated by France’s loss of its colony in Haiti, where a slave revolt had destabilized French control.

• Key Concept: The Louisiana Purchase greatly expanded the U.S., and the Haitian Revolution had a significant impact on U.S. foreign policy.

• Important Person: Thomas Jefferson.

Lewis and Clark

• Overview: Lewis and Clark led an expedition to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory from 1804-1806, mapping the land and seeking a route to the Pacific Ocean.

• Key Concept: The expedition provided valuable scientific, geographic, and diplomatic information, opening up the West for future settlement.

• Important Person: Meriwether Lewis and William Clark.

Marshall Court/Judicial Review (1803)

• Overview: In Marbury v. Madison (1803), Chief Justice John Marshall established the principle of judicial review, asserting that the Supreme Court could declare laws unconstitutional.

• Key Concept: This decision significantly increased the power of the judicial branch and strengthened the concept of checks and balances in the U.S. government.

• Important Person: John Marshall.

Embargo Act (1807)

• Overview: In response to British and French interference with American trade (impressment of sailors), Jefferson passed the Embargo Act, which prohibited American ships from trading with foreign nations.

• Key Concept: The embargo was economically damaging and unpopular, leading to its eventual repeal.

• Important Person: Thomas Jefferson.

Barbary Pirates

• Overview: The Barbary States (North African nations) had been harassing American ships and demanding tribute. Jefferson refused to pay and sent the navy to confront them.

• Key Concept: The conflict marked the first significant use of American military power abroad.

• Important Person: Thomas Jefferson.

Impressment—Leopard-Chesapeake Incident (1807)

• Overview: The British ship Leopard attacked the American Chesapeake in 1807, impressing sailors into British service. This incident increased tensions between the U.S. and Britain.

• Key Concept: Impressment was a key cause of the War of 1812.

• Important Person: James Madison (President at the time of the War of 1812).

War Hawks—Henry Clay and John Calhoun

• Overview: War Hawks were young, aggressive congressmen like Henry Clay and John Calhoun who pushed for war with Britain in the lead-up to the War of 1812.

• Key Concept: They believed war was necessary to defend American honor and interests.

• Important People: Henry Clay and John Calhoun.

William Henry Harrison—Battle of Tippecanoe (1811) and Battle of Thames

• Overview: Harrison defeated Tecumseh's Confederacy at Tippecanoe in 1811. The Battle of Thames in 1813 also marked the end of Tecumseh’s influence in the region.

• Key Concept: These victories contributed to the United States’ decision to go to war with Britain in 1812.

• Important Person: William Henry Harrison.

Tecumseh and the Prophet

• Overview: Tecumseh and his brother, the Prophet, were Native American leaders who sought to unite tribes against American encroachment.

• Key Concept: They played a central role in the Native American resistance during the early 19th century.

• Important People: Tecumseh and the Prophet.

Andrew Jackson and Battle of Horseshoe Bend, Treaty of Fort Jackson

• Overview: Andrew Jackson defeated the Creek Nation at Horseshoe Bend in 1814, leading to the Treaty of Fort Jackson, which ceded millions of acres of land to the U.S.

• Key Concept: Jackson’s victory solidified his reputation as a military hero.

• Important Person: Andrew Jackson.

Hartford Convention

• Overview: The Hartford Convention (1814) was a gathering of New England Federalists who opposed the War of 1812. It reflected growing sectional tensions.

• Key Concept: The convention ended with the demise of the Federalist Party.

• Important Person: Federalist delegates from New England.

Battle of Fort McHenry and Francis Scott Key’s Anthem

• Overview: During the War of 1812, Francis Scott Key wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner" after witnessing the British attack on Fort McHenry.

• Key Concept: The anthem became a symbol of American resilience.

• Important Person: Francis Scott Key.

Treaty of Ghent

• Overview: The Treaty of Ghent, signed in 1814, ended the War of 1812 and restored pre-war borders.

• Key Concept: It marked the end of hostilities between the U.S. and Britain.

• Important Person: John Quincy Adams (U.S. diplomat).

Battle of New Orleans

• Overview: General Andrew Jackson led a decisive victory against the British in the Battle of New Orleans in 1815, after the Treaty of Ghent had been signed.

• Key Concept: The victory made Jackson a national hero, despite the war technically being over.

• Important Person: Andrew Jackson.

Clay's American System

• Overview: Henry Clay promoted the American System, a series of policies aimed at improving the nation’s infrastructure through federal support for roads, tariffs, and a national bank.

• Key Concept: The American System was designed to strengthen the U.S. economy and promote national unity.

• Important Person: Henry Clay.

Marshall Court—Federalist Legacy

• Overview: The Marshall Court (under Chief Justice John Marshall) established judicial review and reinforced federal authority.

• Key Concept: It secured the Federalist vision of a strong national government.

• Important Person: John Marshall.

McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) and Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)

• McCulloch v. Maryland: The Court upheld the constitutionality of the National Bank and established that states could not tax federal institutions.

• Gibbons v. Ogden: The Court ruled that only Congress could regulate interstate commerce.

• Key Concept: Both cases strengthened federal power.

• Important Person: John Marshall.

J.Q. Adams’ Diplomacy

• Overview: John Quincy Adams, as Secretary of State, negotiated key treaties, including the Adams-Onís Treaty and the Monroe Doctrine.

• Key Concept: Adams’ diplomacy helped define U.S. foreign policy during the early 19th century.

• Important Person: John Quincy Adams.

Jackson’s Seminole War Campaign in Georgia

• Overview: Andrew Jackson led a campaign against the Seminole in Florida, which led to the Adams-Onís Treaty.

• Key Concept: Jackson’s actions were controversial but helped secure U.S. control over Florida.

• Important Person: Andrew Jackson.

Adams-Onís Treaty

• Overview: The Adams-Onís Treaty (1819) was an agreement between the U.S. and Spain, in which Spain ceded Florida to the U.S.

• Key Concept: It defined the U.S.-Spanish border and expanded U.S. territory.

• Important Person: John Quincy Adams.

Monroe Doctrine

• Overview: The Monroe Doctrine (1823) declared that the U.S. would not tolerate European intervention in the Americas.

• Key Concept: It established the U.S. as the dominant power in the Western Hemisphere.

• Important Person: James Monroe.

Panic of 1819

• Overview: The Panic of 1819 was the first major financial crisis in the U.S., caused by a collapse in land prices and a series of bank failures.

• Key Concept: It led to widespread economic hardship and increased support for states’ rights.

• Important Person: James Monroe.

Tallmadge Amendment

• Overview: The Tallmadge Amendment (1819) proposed gradual emancipation of enslaved people in Missouri.

• Key Concept: It sparked a debate over the extension of slavery into new territories.

• Important Person: James Tallmadge.

Missouri Compromise

• Overview: The Missouri Compromise (1820) allowed Missouri to enter as a slave state but prohibited slavery in territories north of the 36°30′ line.

• Key Concept: It temporarily resolved the debate over slavery in new states but highlighted sectional tensions.

• Important Person: Henry Clay.

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### Jacksonian America - Chapter 9

#### Martin Van Buren's Fight Against the Clinton Dynasty

- Overview: Martin Van Buren, a key ally of Andrew Jackson, worked to solidify political power in New York by opposing the Clinton family, who had dominated state politics.

- Key Concept: Van Buren’s success in building a powerful political machine in New York helped him rise to national prominence, influencing his later presidency.

- Important Person: Martin Van Buren.

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#### Expansion and Limits of Suffrage

- Overview: During the Jacksonian era, suffrage was expanded to most white men, as many states dropped property requirements for voting. However, African Americans, Native Americans, and women were still excluded.

- Key Concept: The expansion of suffrage helped democratize American politics, but also highlighted issues of racial and gender inequality.

- Important Person: Andrew Jackson (symbol of the expanded electorate).

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#### Election of 1824 / “Corrupt Bargain”

- Overview: In the election of 1824, no candidate won a majority, and the decision was made by the House of Representatives. John Quincy Adams was elected president, despite Andrew Jackson having won the popular vote. Jackson supporters alleged a "corrupt bargain" between Adams and Henry Clay.

- Key Concept: The “corrupt bargain” became a rallying cry for Jackson’s supporters and helped him win the presidency in 1828.

- Important Person: Andrew Jackson, John Quincy Adams, Henry Clay.

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#### Presidency of J.Q. Adams

- Overview: John Quincy Adams’ presidency (1825-1829) was marked by his strong support for internal improvements (e.g., roads, canals), but his policies were often opposed by Jacksonians.

- Key Concept: Adams faced challenges in implementing his program due to strong opposition from Jacksonians, leading to a divisive and less successful presidency.

- Important Person: John Quincy Adams.

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#### Election of 1828 / “The Reign of King Mob”

- Overview: The 1828 election between Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams was highly contentious, marked by personal attacks. Jackson's victory was celebrated by his supporters as the triumph of the "common man."

- Key Concept: The election symbolized the rise of Jacksonian democracy and the expansion of political participation for white men.

- Important Person: Andrew Jackson.

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#### Spoils System

- Overview: The spoils system was the practice of appointing political supporters to government positions. Jackson used this system extensively, arguing that it would promote democratic principles by rotating officeholders.

- Key Concept: While it increased political participation, it also led to corruption and inefficiency in government.

- Important Person: Andrew Jackson.

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#### Sectional Spokesmen—Henry Clay (KT), Daniel Webster (MA), and John C. Calhoun (SC)

- Overview: These three figures were leading voices for their respective regions during the Jacksonian era. Clay was an advocate for the American System, Webster promoted the Union, and Calhoun championed states’ rights.

- Key Concept: These sectional spokesmen represented the growing divisions within the country, particularly over issues like tariffs, slavery, and state sovereignty.

- Important People: Henry Clay, Daniel Webster, John C. Calhoun.

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#### “Kitchen Cabinet”

- Overview: The Kitchen Cabinet refers to a group of informal advisors to Andrew Jackson, who were not part of his official cabinet but still played a significant role in his decision-making.

- Key Concept: The Kitchen Cabinet was part of Jackson's style of leadership, bypassing traditional channels of government.

- Important Person: Andrew Jackson.

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#### Peggy Eaton Affair

- Overview: The scandal surrounding Peggy Eaton, the wife of Jackson’s secretary of war, led to divisions within Jackson’s cabinet. Jackson's attempt to defend her created tensions, particularly with his vice president, John C. Calhoun.

- Key Concept: The incident highlighted the influence of social politics and personal loyalty in Jackson’s administration.

- Important Person: Andrew Jackson, Peggy Eaton, John C. Calhoun.

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#### Maysville Road Veto

- Overview: In 1830, Andrew Jackson vetoed a bill that would fund the construction of a road in Kentucky, arguing that it was a state matter, not a federal one.

- Key Concept: The veto reflected Jackson’s limited view of federal power and his commitment to states' rights.

- Important Person: Andrew Jackson.

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#### Nullification Crisis, Hayne's Speech—Nullification

- Overview: The Nullification Crisis was sparked by South Carolina’s opposition to the Tariff of 1828, which they claimed was unconstitutional. John C. Calhoun, Jackson's vice president, was a leading proponent of nullification, the idea that states could nullify federal laws.

- Key Concept: The crisis represented a major challenge to federal authority and brought the issue of states' rights to the forefront.

- Important Person: John C. Calhoun, Andrew Jackson.

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#### Indian Removal / “Five Civilized Tribes”—John Ross v Major Ridge

- Overview: Jackson's policy of Indian Removal aimed to relocate Native American tribes to lands west of the Mississippi River. The Five Civilized Tribes—Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, and Seminole—were forced to leave their ancestral lands.

- Key Concept: The policy culminated in the Trail of Tears and reflected the growing tensions between the U.S. government and Native Americans.

- Important People: John Ross (Cherokee leader), Major Ridge (Cherokee leader), Andrew Jackson.

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#### Chief Osceola and Seminole Wars

- Overview: Chief Osceola led the Seminole Tribe in Florida during the Seminole Wars, resisting forced relocation under Jackson's Indian Removal policy.

- Key Concept: The Seminole Wars were a significant resistance to U.S. expansion and the treatment of Native Americans.

- Important Person: Chief Osceola.

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#### Trail of Tears

- Overview: The Trail of Tears refers to the forced relocation of the Cherokee and other tribes to lands west of the Mississippi. Thousands died during the journey.

- Key Concept: The event symbolized the brutal enforcement of the Indian Removal policy under Jackson.

- Important Person: Andrew Jackson.

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#### Bank War / Nicholas Biddle / "Pet Banks"

- Overview: Jackson opposed the Second Bank of the United States, viewing it as an unconstitutional institution that favored the wealthy. He vetoed its recharter and withdrew federal funds, placing them in state banks, or “**pet banks**.”

- Key Concept: The Bank War intensified the debate over federal vs. state power and economic policy.

- Important Person: Andrew Jackson, Nicholas Biddle.

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#### Specie Circular

- Overview: The Specie Circular (1836) was an executive order by Jackson requiring land purchases to be made in gold or silver rather than paper money, in response to rampant speculation in western lands.

- Key Concept: It contributed to the Panic of 1837, leading to economic instability.

- Important Person: Andrew Jackson.

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#### Whigs and Democrats—The Second American Party System

- Overview: The Whig Party emerged as the main opposition to the Democratic Party in the 1830s. Whigs supported a strong national government, internal improvements, and a national bank, while Democrats, led by Jackson, favored limited government and states' rights.

- Key Concept: The rise of these two parties marked the beginning of the Second Party System in U.S. politics.

- Important Parties: Whigs, Democrats.

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#### "Van Ruin" / Panic of 1837

- Overview: The Panic of 1837 was a financial crisis that led to widespread bank failures, unemployment, and economic hardship. Jackson's economic policies, including the Specie Circular, contributed to the downturn.

- Key Concept: The panic led to a long period of economic instability and hurt Van Buren's presidency.

- Important Person: Martin Van Buren (often blamed for the crisis).

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#### Campaign of 1840 / "Tippecanoe and Tyler Too"

- Overview: The 1840 election saw William Henry Harrison run as the Whig candidate against incumbent Martin Van Buren. The Whigs used the slogan "**Tippecanoe and Tyler Too**," referencing Harrison’s military victory at Tippecanoe and his running mate John Tyler.

- Key Concept: Harrison’s victory marked the end of Jacksonian dominance, and he was the

first president to die in office shortly after taking office.

- Important People: William Henry Harrison, John Tyler.

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### America's Economic Revolution - Chapter 10

#### Potato Famine

- Overview: The Irish Potato Famine (1845-1852) led to the deaths of millions in Ireland and a massive wave of Irish immigration to the U.S.

- Key Concept: The famine contributed to the growth of urban populations and a strong Irish-American presence in American politics.

- Important Group: Irish immigrants.

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#### Five Points, Urbanization

- Overview: Five Points was a notorious slum in New York City, known for its crime, overcrowding, and poverty. This area epitomized the harsh conditions of rapid urbanization.

- Key Concept: The growth of cities due to industrialization and immigration led to the creation of urban slums.

- Key Location: Five Points, New York City.

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#### Focus on Irish

- Overview: Many Irish immigrants, fleeing poverty and famine, settled in cities like New York. They often faced discrimination due to their Catholic faith and low social status.

- Key Concept: The Irish became a significant political and labor force in U.S. cities.

- Important Group: Irish immigrants.

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#### Anti-Catholicism, Know-Nothings, Nativism

- Overview: Nativist movements, such as the Know-Nothing Party, were anti-Catholic and anti-immigrant, fearing that Irish and German immigrants would undermine American society.

- Key Concept: These movements reflected deep-seated prejudices and tensions related to the influx of immigrants.

- Key Group: Know-Nothings.

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#### Working Men's Party, “Workies” and the Jacksonian Democrats

- Overview: The Working Men’s Party advocated for the rights of laborers and promoted policies such as shorter working hours. They aligned with Jacksonian Democrats on issues related to economic opportunity.

- Key Concept: The rise of working-class movements paralleled the growth of industrialization.

- Important Group: Working Men’s Party, Jacksonian Democrats.

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### America's Economic Revolution - Chapter 10

#### Big City Machines and Tammany Hall

- Overview: Tammany Hall was a powerful Democratic political machine in New York City. It controlled politics through patronage, providing jobs and services in exchange for votes, often through corrupt practices.

- Key Concept: Tammany Hall is a prime example of political machine politics that used immigrant votes to maintain control and benefit from city politics.

- Important Group: Tammany Hall.

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#### Erie Canal, Cincinnati, and Steamboat Industry

- Overview: The Erie Canal (completed in 1825) connected the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean via New York City, dramatically reducing transportation costs and opening up the Midwest to settlers and markets. Cincinnati became a hub for shipping and processing goods. The steamboat industry revolutionized river transport.

- Key Concept: The Erie Canal and steamboat industry were critical to the transportation revolution and helped link the agricultural Midwest with the industrializing East.

- Important Location: Erie Canal, Cincinnati.

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#### Triumph of Railroads by 1850s

- Overview: By the 1850s, railroads became the dominant form of transportation in the U.S., transforming the economy. They were faster and more reliable than canals and expanded rapidly, connecting distant regions.

- Key Concept: The growth of railroads contributed to the development of a national market and the industrial economy.

- Key Development: Railroad expansion.

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#### Telegraph, Samuel Morse

- Overview: Samuel Morse developed the telegraph in the 1830s, allowing messages to be transmitted over long distances in minutes rather than days.

- Key Concept: The telegraph revolutionized communication and laid the groundwork for future technological innovations, connecting the nation more tightly.

- Important Person: Samuel Morse.

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#### Associated Press

- Overview: The Associated Press (AP) was founded in 1846 to facilitate the sharing of news between different media outlets. It helped standardize news reporting and made news more accessible.

- Key Concept: The AP became an essential institution in American journalism, ensuring quicker dissemination of news across the country.

- Key Institution: Associated Press.

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#### Trans-Atlantic Cable

- Overview: The transatlantic cable was a project that connected Europe and the United States by telegraph, allowing messages to be sent across the Atlantic Ocean. The first successful cable was laid in 1858.

- Key Concept: The cable made international communication almost instantaneous and helped globalize the economy and information exchange.

- Key Development: Trans-Atlantic Cable.

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#### Corporations

- Overview: The rise of corporations in the early 19th century allowed businesses to raise capital, limit liability, and expand rapidly. This fostered industrial growth.

- Key Concept: The corporate form of business organization was crucial for the expansion of the industrial economy and helped drive technological advancements.

- Key Development: Corporations.

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#### Technological Innovations—Goodyear Rubber, Eli Whitney—Cotton Gin, Interchangeable Parts—Guns, Clocks, etc.

- Overview:

- Goodyear revolutionized the rubber industry by developing vulcanized rubber, used in various products from tires to shoes.

- Eli Whitney is best known for inventing the cotton gin, which revolutionized cotton production and slavery in the South. He also pioneered interchangeable parts in gun manufacturing, a key development in mass production techniques.

- Key Concept: These innovations were crucial in the Industrial Revolution, increasing productivity and efficiency across various sectors.

- Important People: Eli Whitney, Charles Goodyear.

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#### Mechanization of Farming

- Overview: The mechanization of farming, including the introduction of new tools like the steel plow and mechanical reaper, increased agricultural productivity and allowed for the cultivation of larger areas of land.

- Key Concept: Mechanization enabled the growth of commercial farming, especially in the Midwest, leading to a larger supply of crops and food for expanding urban populations.

- Key Development: Steel plow, Mechanical reaper.

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#### Artisans Displaced

- Overview: The rise of factories and mass production displaced traditional artisans, who were skilled in handcrafting goods. Many lost their livelihoods as industrial products flooded the market.

- Key Concept: Industrialization led to the decline of artisanal work, contributing to a shift in labor from craft-based work to factory-based production.

- Key Concept: Decline of artisans.

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#### Lowell Mills—Textiles, "Philanthropic Manufacturing College"

- Overview: The Lowell Mills in Massachusetts were the first large-scale textile factories in the U.S. They employed young women, often referred to as Lowell girls, and introduced a system of organized labor with company-provided housing and strict oversight.

- Key Concept: The Lowell Mills became a model for factory labor and were a significant part of the early industrial revolution in the U.S.

- Important Location: Lowell, Massachusetts.

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#### Free Labor and Early Strikes, Weakness of Unions

- Overview: Free labor ideology emphasized that laborers should be free to work as they chose, with opportunities for upward mobility. Early strikes were attempts by workers to improve conditions, but they faced strong resistance from employers and legal challenges.

- Key Concept: Early labor movements faced significant obstacles, including opposition from employers and the lack of strong legal protections for workers.

- Key Concept: Free labor, labor strikes.

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### Antebellum Culture - Chapter 12

#### New Social Order—Brahmins, "Middling Sort"

- Overview: Brahmins were the elite class in New England, often associated with wealth, culture, and education. The middling sort were the emerging middle class, composed of small farmers, merchants, and professionals.

- Key Concept: This period saw the rise of a new social hierarchy, with the Brahmins at the top, the middling sort in the middle, and the working class at the bottom.

- Key Concepts: Social class, Brahmins, Middling Sort.

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#### Middle-Class Family

- Overview: The ideal of the middle-class family was centered on the cult of domesticity, which emphasized the importance of women in the home, as moral guides and nurturers of the next generation.

- Key Concept: This ideal reinforced gender roles and defined the family as a moral unit, reflecting the values of the expanding middle class.

- Key Concept: Cult of domesticity, family structure.

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#### Ben Franklin's Poor Richard's Almanac

- Overview: Benjamin Franklin's Poor Richard's Almanac was an immensely popular publication filled with proverbs, advice, and humorous commentary. It reflected the values of thrift, hard work, and self-reliance.

- Key Concept: The almanac embodied the values of the American Enlightenment and contributed to the development of a distinct American culture focused on practical wisdom and moral improvement.

- Important Person: Benjamin Franklin.

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#### Bartleby the Scrivener: A Story of Wall Street

- Overview: Herman Melville's story "Bartleby the Scrivener" is a critique of the dehumanizing effects of modern capitalism. The protagonist, Bartleby, withdraws from the world of work and rejects the expectations of society.

- Key Concept: The story explores themes of alienation, the struggle for individual autonomy, and the toll of capitalism on the human spirit.

- Important Person: Herman Melville.

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#### Cult of Domesticity

- Overview: The Cult of Domesticity emphasized the role of women as the moral backbone of the family, responsible for creating a nurturing and virtuous home environment.

- Key Concept: The cult defined women’s roles in a way that confined them to the private sphere, limiting their social and economic opportunities.

- Key Concept: Women's roles, gender norms.

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#### Transcendentalism—Emerson, Thoreau, Walden

- Overview: Transcendentalism was a philosophical and literary movement that emphasized individualism, nature, and the pursuit of truth beyond sensory experience. Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau were key figures, with Thoreau's Walden reflecting on the importance of simple living in natural surroundings.

- Key Concept: Transcendentalists believed in the inherent goodness of both people and nature, advocating for self-reliance and a closer connection to the natural world.

- Important People: Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau.

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#### Hudson River School

- Overview: The Hudson River School was a group of American landscape painters who sought to capture the beauty of nature, particularly the wilderness of the American Northeast. Their works celebrated the American landscape as a symbol of national pride.

- Key Concept

: The movement helped define American art and reflected the growing sense of national identity in the 19th century.

- Important Group: Hudson River School.

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#### Utopian Communities

- Overview: Utopian communities, such as Brook Farm, Oneida, and the Shakers, were experimental societies that sought to create perfect communities based on shared ideals, such as communal living, equality, or religious devotion.

- Key Concept: These communities reflected the optimism of the era and the belief that society could be perfected through cooperation and reform.

- Key Communities: Brook Farm, Shakers, Oneida.

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#### Mormons—Joseph Smith, Brigham Young

- Overview: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, founded by Joseph Smith in the 1820s, later led by Brigham Young after Smith’s death, became one of the most successful religious movements in the U.S.

- Key Concept: The Mormon community faced persecution and eventually migrated westward to Utah, where they built a successful, self-sustaining society.

- Important People: Joseph Smith, Brigham Young.

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### Antebellum Culture - Chapter 12 (Continued)

#### Mormons—Joseph Smith, Brigham Young

- Overview:

- Joseph Smith, founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), claimed to have translated the Book of Mormon after receiving divine revelations. Smith’s teachings emphasized restorationist Christianity, including new scripture and practices.

- After Smith's death in 1844, Brigham Young led the Mormons to Utah, where they established a thriving community and became a significant religious group in the West.

- Key Concept: The Mormon migration to Utah is an example of religious and cultural perseverance in the face of persecution, and it highlights the role of religion in the development of American identity during the antebellum period.

- Important People: Joseph Smith, Brigham Young.

- Key Event: Mormon migration to Utah (1847).

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### Jacksonian America - Chapter 9

#### Martin Van Buren's Fight Against the Clinton Dynasty

- Overview: Martin Van Buren fought against the influence of the Clinton Dynasty (led by DeWitt Clinton, a powerful political figure in New York) and other political elites. Van Buren believed in the importance of party politics and worked to establish the Democratic Party as a national institution, consolidating power in the hands of Jacksonian Democrats.

- Key Concept: Van Buren's battle for political control helped lay the foundation for modern political parties in the U.S., focusing on party loyalty and discipline.

- Important Person: Martin Van Buren.

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#### Expansion and Limits of Suffrage

- Overview: During the Jacksonian era, suffrage was expanded, with many states removing property requirements for voting. By the mid-1820s, most white men were allowed to vote. However, this expansion did not extend to African Americans, women, or Native Americans.

- Key Concept: The Jacksonian period is often associated with the expansion of democratic participation for white males but also highlights the limitations of democracy for marginalized groups.

- Key Group: White male suffrage.

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#### Election of 1824 / “Corrupt Bargain”

- Overview: In the Election of 1824, Andrew Jackson won the most electoral and popular votes but did not secure a majority. The decision went to the House of Representatives, where John Quincy Adams was elected president. Adams then appointed Henry Clay as secretary of state, which Jackson’s supporters called a "corrupt bargain."

- Key Concept: The "Corrupt Bargain" became a rallying cry for Jackson and his supporters, leading to his successful campaign in the Election of 1828.

- Key Event: Election of 1824, Corrupt Bargain.

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#### Presidency of J.Q. Adams

- Overview: John Quincy Adams served as the 6th president (1825-1829). His presidency was marked by internal improvement projects, the development of a national infrastructure (roads, canals), and his vision for a strong federal role in economic development. However, his presidency was overshadowed by opposition from Jacksonian Democrats.

- Key Concept: Adams’ presidency was hampered by political opposition and the growing influence of Jacksonian populism.

- Important Person: John Quincy Adams.

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#### Election of 1828 / “The Reign of King Mob”

- Overview: The Election of 1828 was characterized by intense personal attacks and populist rhetoric. Jackson’s supporters painted his opponent, John Quincy Adams, as elitist and corrupt, while Jackson was portrayed as a "man of the people." The election marked the rise of mass politics and the Jacksonian Revolution.

- Key Concept: Jackson’s victory in 1828 signified the emergence of a more democratic, populist political culture in America, with broad participation from white male voters.

- Key Concept: “King Mob” refers to the democratic spirit of Jackson’s supporters, and it emphasized the idea of popular sovereignty.

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#### Spoils System

- Overview: The Spoils System was a practice initiated by Andrew Jackson, whereby government jobs were given to loyal supporters and political allies, regardless of their qualifications. Jackson defended the system as a way to democratize government and allow ordinary people to hold office.

- Key Concept: While it expanded political participation, the spoils system also led to inefficiency and corruption in government.

- Key Concept: Patronage system.

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#### Sectional Spokesman—Henry Clay (KT), Daniel Webster (MA), and John C. Calhoun (SC)

- Overview: Three key politicians became known as sectional spokesmen for their respective regions:

- Henry Clay (Kentucky) advocated for the American System, which emphasized a strong national bank, protective tariffs, and federal investment in internal improvements.

- Daniel Webster (Massachusetts) was a leading advocate for Unionism and a strong national government, often defending federal authority.

- John C. Calhoun (South Carolina) was a proponent of states' rights, and later became known for his Nullification Theory, which argued that states could nullify federal laws they found unconstitutional.

- Key Concept: These three leaders represented the growing sectional tensions over issues like tariffs, the national bank, and states' rights.

- Important People: Henry Clay, Daniel Webster, John C. Calhoun.

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#### Kitchen Cabinet

- Overview: Jackson’s Kitchen Cabinet was an informal group of advisors who were not officially part of his cabinet but still exerted considerable influence on his decisions. They were often trusted friends and political allies who helped Jackson navigate political challenges.

- Key Concept: Jackson’s reliance on this informal group reflected his mistrust of the established political elites and his desire to govern with a small, loyal circle of advisors.

- Key Concept: Informal advisors.

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#### Peggy Eaton Affair

- Overview: The Peggy Eaton Affair was a social scandal in which Peggy Eaton, wife of Jackson’s Secretary of War John Eaton, was ostracized by the wives of other cabinet members due to rumors about her past. Jackson, defending Peggy, clashed with his cabinet and eventually forced many of them to resign.

- Key Concept: The affair reflected the tension between personal loyalty and political loyalty and further solidified Jackson's position as a populist outsider.

- Key Event: Peggy Eaton scandal.

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#### Maysville Road Veto

- Overview: In 1830, Jackson vetoed the Maysville Road Bill, which proposed federal funding for a road in Kentucky. Jackson argued that the project only benefited one state and violated the principle of limited government.

- Key Concept: This veto demonstrated Jackson’s commitment to limiting the federal government’s role in internal improvements and his opposition to state-specific projects.

- Key Event: Maysville Road Veto.

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#### Nullification Crisis, Hayne’s Speech—Nullification

- Overview: The Nullification Crisis (1832-1833) was a confrontation between South Carolina and the federal government over the Tariff of 1828 (Tariff of Abominations). South Carolina, led by John C. Calhoun, argued that states could nullify federal laws they deemed unconstitutional. Jackson opposed this, leading to a standoff.

- Key Concept: The crisis highlighted the deepening sectional divide between the North and South, particularly over the issue of federal power versus states' rights.

- Key Event: Nullification Crisis.

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#### Indian Removal / “Five Civilized Tribes” — John Ross v Major Ridge

- Overview: Jackson's policy of Indian Removal aimed to relocate Native American tribes to land west of the Mississippi River. The Five Civilized Tribes (Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, and Seminole) resisted removal, particularly the Cherokee, who took legal action against the government. Key figures like John Ross (Cherokee leader) and Major Ridge (Cherokee pro-removal leader) played pivotal roles.

- Key Concept: The policy led to the forced relocation of thousands of Native Americans, known as the Trail of Tears, where thousands of Native Americans died.

- Key Figures: John Ross, Major Ridge.

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#### Trail of Tears

- Overview: The Trail of Tears refers to the forced relocation of the Cherokee and other tribes from their ancestral lands in the Southeast to Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma). Thousands of Native Americans died from disease, starvation, and harsh conditions along the way.

- Key Concept: The Trail of Tears remains a symbol of the injustices and brutalities faced by Native Americans during the period of Indian Removal.

- Key Event: Trail of Tears.

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#### Bank War / Nicholas Biddle / "Pet Banks"

- Overview: The Bank War was a political struggle between President Andrew Jackson and Nicholas Biddle, the president of the Second Bank of the United States. Jackson opposed

the bank, viewing it as a symbol of aristocratic privilege and a threat to states' rights. In 1832, he vetoed its recharter, and later, he withdrew federal deposits, placing them in state-chartered "pet banks."

- Key Concept: Jackson’s victory in the Bank War resulted in the demise of the Second Bank of the United States and contributed to economic instability.

- Key Figure: Nicholas Biddle.

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#### Specie Circular

- Overview: In 1836, Jackson issued the Specie Circular, which required public land to be purchased with gold or silver (specie) instead of paper money. The policy was intended to curb land speculation and inflation but led to a financial panic and a depression.

- Key Concept: The Specie Circular contributed to the Panic of 1837, which plunged the U.S. economy into a depression.

- Key Event: Specie Circular.

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### Whigs and Democrats—The Second American Party System

- Overview: The Jacksonian period saw the rise of the Whig Party in opposition to Jackson's policies. The Whigs were led by figures like Henry Clay, and they advocated for internal improvements, a national bank, and protective tariffs. The Democrats, led by Jackson, championed states' rights and limited government.

- Key Concept: The development of the Second Party System led to clearer ideological distinctions between the two parties, with Whigs representing a more federalist and market-oriented vision and Democrats championing agrarianism and populism.

- Key Parties: Whigs, Democrats.

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#### "Van Ruin" / Panic of 1837

- Overview: The Panic of 1837 was a financial crisis triggered by speculative land investments, the collapse of state-chartered banks, and Jackson's economic policies (like the Specie Circular). The crisis led to widespread unemployment, bankruptcies, and economic hardship, tarnishing Martin Van Buren’s presidency.

- Key Concept: The Panic of 1837 was one of the first major financial crises in the U.S. and contributed to the economic instability of the 1840s.

- Key Event: Panic of 1837.

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#### Campaign of 1840 / "Tippecanoe and Tyler Too"

- Overview: The Election of 1840 was a pivotal moment in U.S. politics, as the Whig Party ran William Henry Harrison for president. The slogan "**Tippecanoe and Tyler Too**" referenced Harrison's victory at the Battle of Tippecanoe and his running mate, John Tyler. The election marked the end of Jacksonian dominance, as Harrison won in a landslide.

- Key Concept: The election was one of the first "modern" campaigns, using slogans, rallies, and media to engage the public in the election process.

- Key Event: Election of 1840.

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