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Election of 1800
In this election there were 3 major candidates; Jefferson, Burr, and Adams. Burr and Jefferson tied with 73 electoral votes each. Refusing to let either one win, they took it to the House of Representatives. The vast majority voted in favor of Jefferson. Before the turnover, Adams passed and act that created 16 federal circuit courts with new judges for each. He also lowered the number of Supreme court justices to 5. -
Marbury v. Madison
This case was started because of the disagreement over repealing the judiciary act of 1801. Marbury had filed for commission and his letter was held at the direction of Jefferson. Marbury then sued. The court agreed with Marbury but Madison then said that this court should only be allowed in foreign matters. -
Louisiana Purchase
This purchase was the most significant thing Jefferson did his entire presidency. It included 875,000 square miles of land, which was six entire states. The United States purchased this land from France for 15 million dollars. This gave the United States most of the control. -
Lewis and Clark Expedition
This expedition was to explore the Louisiana Territory that was previously bought. They mapped uncharted land, rivers, and mountains. This expedition lasted 28 months and they returned with detailed journals of their accounts. Based off of the accounts taken on this journey, Jefferson decided that the Indians were in apple of governing themselves. -
Chesapeake Incident
American sailors were in very high danger from impressment of the British when trading. This Incident was the tipping point, in 1807 when the HMS Leopard stopped an American vessel. The captain refused to let them search his boat. The Leopard opened fire without any warning or compromise option. This was an act of war. Which later led to the Embargo Act. -
War of 1812
This was the first time Congress declared War. They did this because they believed the only way to put and end to impressment of english sailors was war. This was also fought for the rights and freedom of Americans from British. The War ended in a draw, with both countries agreeing to go back to their original borders. This agreement was called the Treaty of Ghent. -
Battle of New Orleans
This battle happened after the Treaty of Ghent was signed. It took six weeks for the news of the signing to travel. Therefore Andrew Jackson went on to fight the British in Nee Orleans. Since it happened after the treaty was signed it wasn’t technically important, but since it was such a blowout of a win, it was important psychologically. -
The Lowell System
In Waltham Massachusetts the first textile mill was created. These were used to spin yarn and weave clothing. In 1822 another village produced a textile mill and renamed it the Lowell System. Women were the most common people found working within these places. -
Monroe Doctrine
The Monroe Doctrine was a document determined to prevent future European colonization in the States. There were 4 big points. These consisted of non consideration of future colonization by Europe, the opposing of any political opinions from foreign countries, no interference with European affiliated colonies, and not helping with internal affairs with Europe. This was a big step for the U.S., but this document had no standing in international law. -
Railroads
The first Railroad was built in 1825 and was steam-powered in England. This initiated a railroad building craze in the United States. It quickly went from 23 miles of railroad to 30,000 miles. This was the new best way of transportation because it was faster and cheaper. This also encouraged western settlement and agricultural expansion.