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Shay’s Rebellion
Cause The United States was in tremendous debt as a result of the war between the United States and BritainEffectA rebellion was started by Daniel Shays that expressed the anger of the colonists economic hardships. -
Shay's Rebellion (What did this reveal about the Articles of Confederation?) 29th Aug, 1786
Cause The United States was in tremendous debt as a result of the war between the United States and Britain Effect. A rebellion was started by Daniel Shays that expressed the anger of the colonists economic hardships. -
Constitutional Convention (associate New Jersey Plan, Virginia Plan, Great Compromise, and 3/5 Compromise) May 25 to September 17, 1787The
The established government was having issues with states conflicting with each other, as well as with cohesion of laws, so a series of conventions were held in Philadelphia to form a centralized government -
Judiciary Act 1789 September 24, 1789
This enabled the existence of a central, supreme court that could override smaller courts. -
Second Great Awakening
A backlash against the skepticism against evangelical preaching, The Second Great Awakening reinvigorated the religious movement within the United States. The liberal implementation of Christianity's to improve aspects of society would permanently make the United States a secular nation constitutionally but a religious nation societally. -
The Whiskey Rebellion
Farmers would use excess corn as currency. Because of this, the US government decided to implace a tax on that grain, this angered farmers and caused them to protest. -
Chisholm v. Georgia February 5, 1793
Georgia claimed to be a sovereign nation, and was not tied to the loans that Chisholm gave during the revolutionary war, and therefore didn’t have to pay him off. The court favored Chisholm. -
XYZ Affair
While United States diplomats wanted to begin preventative negotiations with Republican French, the diplomats were offended when the leader called for a bride before negotiations began, causing them to leave Republican France. This left no treaties for peace between the two nations. -
Revolution of 1800
Term dubbed by Thomas Jefferson, it signified the public's ability to elect a new leader under constitutional grounds to other nations and it self. -
uisiana Purchase July 4, 1803
Was the acquisition of the territories from France, which added to the states that supported slavery within the union. -
Embargo Act 1807
The French and the English were poaching neutral United States trade ships for supplies. The United States passed an embargo on French and English that prohibited trade in an effort to reduce loss of revenue from businesses. -
Embargo Act 1807 December 22, 1807
Conflict between Britain and French, caused the two nations to attack neutral US-American ships, Thomas Jefferson not wanting to deal with foreign attacks, implemented protectionist policy that banned trade between itself and other nations. -
Nonintercourse Act 1809
Conflict between Britain and French, caused the two nations to attack neutral US-American ships, resulting in legislature passing a bill that barred trade between itself, the French and Britain. -
Fletcher v. Peck February 15, 1810
Declared state law unconstitutional and made contractional obligations more important, established a more power to a centralized federal government. -
Macon’s Bill No. 2 1810
The initial bill that dropped all trade between the French and the British had caused the two nations to attack US trade ships. New policy was implemented to stop this from happening. -
The War of 1812
Cause: Britain and France were attacking neutral US ships for suppliesEffect: The United States declared war against the Brfect TheCause Britain and France were attacking neutral US ships for suppliesEffect The United States declared war against the British Royal Army, and established itself as an international power United States declared war against the British Royal Army, and established itself as an international power -
War of 1812
Offended by the agreement made between the French and the US-Americans, Britain waged war against the United States the US-American’s land. It ended up stirring unrest among slaves who were promised freedom to support the British as well as Native Americans, further souring relationships between the United States and the original inhabitants. -
Treaty of Ghent (associate Battle of New Orleans) 24 December 1814
The United Kingdom had lost the War at the Battle of New Orleans despite support from Native American resistance, and had come to an agreement at Ghent to stop conflict, no territory gained nor loss on both sides, restoring relationships between the nations. -
The Election of 1816
National pride within the United States was high due to the victory of the War of 1812. The pro-war democratic-republicans had advantage becaused they supported the War of 1812, which led to James Monroe winning. -
Election of 1816 (beginning of Era of Good Feelings)
Cause The United States 2nd Band was vetoes by president Andrew Jackson on terms of constitutionality
Effect A series of banks under Andrew Jackson’s control would be allotted surplus and granted more control to state powers. -
Second Bank of United States (make sure to focus on the expiration of the Charter under Jackson; identify year of expiration) January 7, 1817
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Dartmouth College v. Woodward February 2, 1819
Darthmount College’s leader was removed by its trustees, and the New Hampshire government tried to take over the college. The case went to court, and because the origins of the college pre-dated the state, New Hampshire was not allowed to forcefully make the college public. -
McColluch v. Maryland February 22, 1819
Maryland wanted to tax all bank notes that were not issued by it’s own banks, and declared that it was unconstitutional for the national government to force a national bank on the states. Congress declared it had authority to do this. -
Gibbons v. Ogden February 5, 1822
In New York, Robert R. Livingston was granted permission to control commerce in waters. This decision was brought to court where congress declared that, because of implied powers, the national government had the overarching right to regulate commerce to cause issues of interstate commerce. It granted to congress to facilitate interstate commerce. -
ohnson v. McIntosh Argued February 15–19, 1823
John Marshall determined that no lands can be purchased from the inhabiting Native Americans. -
Election of 1824 (corrupt bargain) October 26 – December 2, 1824
Democratic Republican John Quincy Adams won against Democratic Republican Andrew Jackson. The party didn't have to worry about any competing parties since the non “Warhawk” Whig Party had disbanded post War of 1812, because of the party’s negative stance on war. Controversially, Henry Clay, a supporter of John Quincy Adams, was promoted by the president from Speaker to Secretary of State, as reward for supporting him. -
Election of 1828
Democrat Andrew Jackson won against National Republican John Quincy Adams.e Popularity of voting among the public increased Effect The voting public in the United States was showing increasing power in what political policy and philosophy would be administered. -
Macon’s Bill No. 2 1810 May 1, 1810
The US-America was experiencing negative effects from the protectionist policy, so in an attempt to facillitate trade, the US opened trade between Britain and France as long as they stopped attacking neutral US-ships. The French agreed to the deal. -
The Indian Removal Act of 1830
Cause Andrew Jackson had signed an act that was supposed to a voluntary removal of the “5 civilized tribes”.Effect The displacement of the Native Americans was forced, allowing southern colonies a greater share of land, and worsening conditions for Native Americans. -
Indian Removal Act 1830 28th May, 1830
Cause Andrew Jackson had signed an act that was supposed to a voluntary removal of the “5 civilized tribes”.Effect The displacement of the Native Americans was forced, allowing southern colonies a greater share of land, and worsening conditions for Native Americans. -
The Nullification Crysis of 1832
Cause Tariffs instated that were caused by the war of 1812 angered southern states that relied on market prices being competitive.Effect Andrew Jackson approved Ordinance of Nullification, that made it unconstitutional to instate tariffs nationally, which caused sectional conflict on economic policy. -
Nullification Crisis 1832 24th Nov, 1832
Cause Tariffs instated that were caused by the war of 1812 angered southern states that relied on market prices being competitive.Effect Andrew Jackson approved Ordinance of Nullification, that made it unconstitutional to instate tariffs nationally, which caused sectional conflict on economic policy. -
Confederate States of America
7 states suceed, thei constitution eas written and tensions increased between the north and south. -
President Abraham Lincoln was elected
He would insight the succession of the states that would form the confederate states. -
Fort Sumter
The beginning of the Civil War. -
Antietam
The Victory over General Lee’s troop allowed Lincoln to pass the emancipation proclamation -
Emancipation Proclamation
Lincoln declares that all states in the rebelling nation must free their slaves. -
Battle of Gettysburg
This was the largest battle in the Civil War, made general lee realize that attacking the north was to damaging for the north. -
General Lee Surrenders
he Confedereate States of America loose their soveriegnty and the theory tha t the states were simply under a pact had been settled -
Wabash, St. Louis & Pacific Railroad Company v. IL
States can’t regulate interstate commerce. Leads to the creation of the Interstate Commerce Commission. Brings further power to the federal government in the role of protecting the consumer. -
Dawes Act
Authorized the President of the United States to survey Indian tribal land and divide it. -
Interstate Commerce Act
Was enacted in response to public fear of anticompetitive business practices in the railroad industry, this was the first law to enable regulation on the business sector -
Sherman Antitrust Act
Forces the government to look into business practices deemed anti-competitive. This is the origins if a more activist government that tries to protect the consumer. -
Sherman Silver Purchase Act
It showed the influence farmers had on politics. -
Wounded Knee Massacre
Occurred on December 29th, 1890 on Wounded Knee Creek. It was the last battle of the American Indian Wars. During the process of disarming the Lakota, a deaf Lakota refused to give up his rifle and then a shot was fired causing the cavalry unit to open fire upon the Lakota. At least 150 Lakota were killed. -
Homestead Steel Strike
This was a major strike between the AA and Carnigee Steel. The result would set unions back and further put in a negative light. -
The Pullman Strike
Workers faced a pay cut and rent for their homes remained the same, inciting a strike. Strikes like these would inspire public uneasiness of strikers. -
US v. E.C. Knight and Co.
Made monopolies be broken by the states. This further complicated the states vs. federal government in the role of regulating business. -
Founding of the NAACP
Was created in response to a race riot in Springfield, Illinois. A multiracial activist group wanted to find a way to help with racial equality. Thus began the NAACP. -
First Red Scare
Movements within the Americas in Washington and Massachusetts against politically powerful businessmen by anarchist led to politicians enabling constitutionally illegal actions to suppress these movements. This is the origins of suppression of different political ideologies within America and encourage anger among the masses for anyone in support of it. -
Red Summer
Race riots occurred in more than 3 dozen cities in the U.S. In many cases african americans were lynched or at least mobbed. They were hung, shot, put on stakes, or burned. Some cases they fought back. This caused a lot of social tension between the whites and the african americans -
Election of 1932 November 8, 1932
Democrat Franklin D. Roosevelt won against Republican Herbert Hoover, campaigning on accusations of socialism and an end to prohibition. He went on to blame Herbert Hoover for the Great Depression too, and hinted towards new bills that would favor the proletariat class. -
New Deal started March 9, 1933 w/ Emergency Banking Act
As a result of malignant practices from banks and shareholders, the financial sector in the United States “collapsed” into a depression. Franklin Roosevelt in his first 100 days enacted programs that enabled more protections for the proletariat class US-Americans. -
Attack on Hiroshima and Nagasaki 6–9 August 1945
Despite Nazi Germany’s collapse, Japan refused to sign the Potsdam Declaration, which called for immediate surrender. The United States dropped two bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, causing high civilian casualties and led to the surrender of Japan. -
Truman Doctrine March 12 1947
The United States was growing concerned with Soviet Russia communism spreading through Greece and Turkey. In an attempt to counter the advancement of communism, the Truman Doctrine established policy that encourage the United States to contain communistic ideology through military protection. -
Creation of NATO 1949 April 4, 1949
It’s role during the Cold War was to organize the militaries of the United States and Europe against nations who alliances with Soviet Russia under the Warsaw Pact. -
Fall of China to Communism (1949) 1 October 1949
In the aftermath of the Chinese Civil War, the Government forces of the Republic of China failed to defeat the CPC, causing China to be declared a communist State. -
Korean War (1950-1953) 25 June 1950 – 27 July 1953
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) and Republic of Korea (South Korea) were discontented with each other’s political systems. The ROC and Soviet Russia’s support of The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea encouraged the U.N., the United States of America especially, to go into armed conflict in an attempt to contain The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s communism. -
Election of 1952 November 4, 1942
Republican Dwight Eisenhower ran for United States President against Adlai Stevenson on a platform against the communistic “The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea” and displayed public support for Joseph McCarthy, further continuing the US efforts to contain Soviet Russia, communism and members supporting it. -
Alien and Sedition Acts
Unrest with national government in Europe was bleeding into the United States, and the Federalists wanted tighter control to prevent anarchy by suppressing insurgents. This caused outrage among Democratic-Republicans, and the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions were created to challenge the constitutionality of the acts. These acts would later dissolve. -
Marbury v. Madison (associate judicial review, midnight judges, and judiciary act of 1789) February 11, 1803
The case debated the constitutionality of the supreme official to appoint judges. This was important as John Adams had made a modification to the Judicial Act of 1789, which enabled him, while he was still in office, to appoint judges and reduce the power of the supreme court. The officials appointed by John Adams were known as “midnight judges” due to the immediacy of which they were appointed. Marbury v. Madison was brought to reduce the power of the executive branch over the judicial branch, -
Garfield Assassinated
