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Revolution of 1800
The revolution of 1800 was not a battle with arms and bullets, but a battle that the world hadn't never seen yet. This was the election of 1800, in which anti-federalist Thomas Jefferson had won against John Adams a fellow Federalist, many believed that a peaceful transition of power was impossible, which is why this event is a landmark in history as it was the first of its kind, a peaceful transition of power between two opposing forces for the better of a country. -
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Jefferson Presidency
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Louisiana Purchase
Jefferson in a standstill treaty of New Orleans fears after the treaty dissolves the rural traders and farmers that use the river and trading port will enter dismay. So in a effort to solve this he plans to buy the port with his early republican ideology. The Spanish were the ones who had the land but the French had control of it, and due the french being in a revolution they sold a large chunk of land for 15 million. Doubling the size of America, and creating westward expansion for generations -
Aaron Burr kills Alexander Hamilton
Burr a respected republican and Hamilton a renounced federalist had some bad blood, due the opposing parties and a few events that had not gone in the their favor, over the years it had built up and after burr had lost the election of 1800, Hamilton had a lot he wanted to say to Burr but Hamilton of course didn't say it to Burrs face, and after what he said got out. Burr challenge him to a duel, which Hamilton didn't have the luxury to say no too, unfortunately costing Hamilton his life. -
Embargo Act
As the powerful Napoleon began to rise to power, he to want to maintain french power and show dominance, this lead to the Napoleon wars from 1799 to 1815. The French and the British were never on good footing and these wars didn't help that cause, but also the young USA had formed some treaties with both the french and British this caused some turmoil between the European states. So America issued the Embargo Act which closed trading with both the European States, but this later caused issues. -
James Madison for President
As Jefferson had got a bad rep from the Embargo Act and his time in office was coming to a end the people of the USA felt like they need a strong minded president that had all the people in mind and the man to fill that spot was the federalist James Madison, who helped get the Bill of Rights and greatly assisted in the ratification of the constitution, and once again the trade of power between anti-federalist and federalist occurred and once again peacefully, still shocking the world. -
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James Madison
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Fletcher v. Peck
This case was a landmark Supreme Court case where Chief Justice John Marshall ruled that a state law invalidating a contract which was unconstitutional. The case involved Georgia’s corrupt sale of Yazoo Territory land, later repealed after the corruption was exposed. Marshall’s decision protected contracts from state interference, reinforcing federal authority over states and expanding the principle of judicial review. This was one of the first times the Court struck down state legislation. -
Cumberland Road
The Cumberland Road, or THE National Road, was the first major federally funded U.S. highway, built from 1811, stretching from Maryland to Illinois. It promoted westward expansion by easing migration, trade, and communication across the country. Connecting eastern states to frontier regions, it fueled economic growth, cut transportation costs, and enabled faster movement of goods and people. It also set a precedent for federal involvement in infrastructure, shaping U.S. policy. -
War of 1812
The War of 1812 lasted to 1815 between the U.S. and Britain was sparked by British impressment of American sailors, trade restrictions, and U.S. expansion goals. The war included the burning of Washington, D.C., and the defense of Fort McHenry, which later inspired "The Star-Spangled Banner." The Treaty of Ghent ended the war with no land changes, but it boosted U.S. nationalism and military confidence, solidifying America's independence and laying groundwork for westward expansion. -
Erie Canal
Completed in 1825, the Erie Canal transformed the U.S. economy by linking the Great Lakes to the Atlantic by the Hudson River, making New York City a major port. It lowered transportation costs, boosting trade and agriculture by enabling Western farmers to easily ship goods east. This shift spurred city growth along the canal, accelerated westward migration, and strengthened the Northern economy, fueling industrialization and shaping America's emerging market economy. -
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James Monroe Presidency
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McCulloch v. Maryland
McCulloch v. Maryland established two key principles: Congress's implied powers and federal supremacy. Maryland attempted to tax the Second Bank of the United States, but the Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice John Marshall, ruled that Congress had the constitutional authority to establish the bank under the "necessary and proper" clause and that states could not tax federal institutions. This decision strengthened federal power, setting a precedent for expanding federal authority over states.