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Second Great Awakening Began
It influenced reforms and movements such as: women's rights, education, and the abolishment of slavery. -
Gabriel Prosser Slave Revolt
It showed others and slaves especially to fight to gain freedom. -
Thomas Jefferson Elected President
It was the first peaceful shift from a political party to the other. -
Louisiana Purchase
It doubled the size of the U.S., and avoided a potential threat from France. -
Marbury vs. Madison
It established the idea of judicial review. -
Beginning of Lewis and Clark Expedition
Led the scientific exploration of the Trans-Mississippi west. -
Embargo Act
It banned all U.S. trade with all foreign nations, which plummeted the U.S. economy. -
Chesapeake-Leopard Affair
English ship (Leopard), attacked American ship (Chesapeake). -
Eli Whitney Patented the Cotton Gin
It decreased the amount of time it took to separate cotton. -
James Madison Elected President
Led to the U.S. being able to trade will all foreign nations except France and England. -
Non-Intercourse Act
US can trade with all foreign nations except France and England. -
Francis Cabot Lowell Smuggled Memorized Textile Mill Plans From Manchester, England
He built up the textile industry. -
End of the War of 1812
Went bad from the US because of the failed invasion of Canada prior. The British burned Washington D.C., and tried to defeat Fort McHenry. -
Death of Tecumseh
His death ended the Indian resistance piece by piece. -
The British Burn Washington DC
Afterwards, Andrew Jackson defeated the British at the Battle of New Orleans. -
Treaty of Ghent ratified
Ended the War of 1812, but no one gained anything (stalemate). -
Hartford Convention
Federalist discuss their concerns, which later backfires on the Federalist party. -
Battle of New Orleans
It rocketed Andrew Jackson's confident and his title as a war hero. -
Era of Good Feeling Began
Huge increase in Nationalism, period of only one political party (Democratic -Republican party) -
James Monroe Elected President
Strengthened the foreign policy, and he helped with the westward expansion of the U.S. -
Rush-Bagot Treaty
U.S and British conflict extremely decreased. -
Anglo-American Convention
Created a joint occupation of Oregon Territory for 10 years, and set northern boundary of Louisiana Territory. -
Adams-Onis Treaty
The US gains Florida, and gave up claim to Texas. -
McCulloch vs. Maryland
Maryland tried to tax Bank of the United States. (The state couldn't tax a federal agency) -
Panic of 1819
Caused by over-speculation of frontier lands, US first financial crisis. -
Dartmouth College Vs. Woodward
Had been granted a charter by King George III, New Hampshire violated a clause of the US Constitution. -
Missouri Compromise
By Henry Clay, Missouri provided gradual emancipation for children born to enslaved parents. -
Charles B. Finney Lead Religious Revivals in Western New York
He led the Second Great Awakening, he innovated preaching among other things. -
Denmark Vesey Slave Revolt
He was a skilled leader and carpenter who was accused of leading a revolt, later executed. -
Monroe Doctrine
The US warned Europe to stay out of the Western Hemisphere. The US eventually get involved in the Latin American affairs, which damps their relationship between the South. -
John Quincy Adams Elected President (Corrupt)
He helped stabilize foreign affairs, and helped the success rate of the diplomacy. -
Gibbons Vs. Ogden
Made it a rule that the Federal Government could regulate interstate trade. -
Erie Canal Completed
It gave western states access of the Atlantic Ocean with less effort. -
Robert Owen Founded the New Harmony Community
The Harmony Community made so important attributes to American society. -
Lyman Beecher Delivered His "Six Sermons on Intemperance"
It aided the temperance reform, which he preached. -
Tariff of Abominations
Increased a protective tariff that angered the South. (they nullified) -
Andrew Jackson Elected President
Turned voting into all white males, implied little control on property and tax requirements. -
Catherine Beecher Published Essays on the Education of Female Teachers
She women to be seen as competent in their daily roles as caretakers and such. -
Indian Removal Act
It led to the removal of Native Americans from their land. -
Joseph Smith Founded the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints
I represented and showed a view of faith and religion. -
Worcester Vs. Georgia
Prohibited Native American from being on their land. -
Andrew Jackson Vetoed the Re-Charter of the Second Bank of the United States
It had left a huge debt, which eventually led to the increase of private banks. -
Nullification Crisis Began
Instilled strict protective tariffs.by the government. -
Black Hawk War
Marked the end of the Native resistance, and provided chances for American officials. -
Creation of the Whig Party in the U.S.
It supported the Congress of the executive branch (opposed Andrew Jackson) -
Treaty of New Echota
Provided legal support of the Trail of Tears. -
First McGuffey Reader Published
It facilitated the literacy in the 19th century, used throughout the country for content purposes. -
Texas Declared Independence from Mexico
Will led to them getting their independence. -
Battle of the Alamo
Texas's fight for independence from Mexico. -
Andrew Jackson Issued Specie Circular
It washed up credit and ended the land speculation. -
Transcendental Club's First Meeting
It influenced artistic movement, beliefs, and central ideas than represented a higher world. -
Horace Mann Elected Secretary of the Massachusetts Board of Education
He influenced the reformation of education, school systems had better conditions and quality teachers. -
Panic of 1837
Financial and economic conditions change from the banking system. -
Martin Van Buren Elected President
Almost immediately led to financial crisis which was set off by the federal funds from the Bank of the United States. -
Ralph Waldo Emerson gave the "Divinity School Address"
It influence American literature and history, appealing to the doctrine of orthodox Christianity. -
Trail of Tears Began
The Cherokee was forced to gave away lands wast of the Mississippi River, and move to present-day Oklahoma. -
Webster-Ashburton Treaty
Fixed border issues between the US and the British colonies (northern) -
Treaty of Wanghia with China
Granted foreign privileges of the favored nation clauses (ensure equality.) -
James Polk Elected President
He helped America's territory grow extensively. -
Beginning of Manifest Destiny
Supporters believed it would expand its dominion and spread capitalism, and democracy throughout North America. -
U.S. Annexation of Texas
They had long term benefits, but this quickly led to war with Mexico (US won). -
Start of the Mexican War
The first armed conflict fought on foreign ground. -
Bear Flag Revolt
Some Californians rebelled and declared California an independent republic. -
John Humphrey Noyes Founded the Oneida Community
Developed religious reasons established by Humphrey he uses some of his own disciples. -
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
This treaty added another five hundred, twenty-five thousand square miles to the US territory. -
Gold Rush Began in California
Was the largest migration in American history, brought three hundred thousand people to California. -
Henry David Thoreau Published Civil Disobedience
It allows people to try their right of free speech. -
Commodore Matthew Perry Entered Tokyo Harbor Opening Japan to the U.S.
He sailed vessel into Tokyo harbor, and made Japan trade with the U.S., demanding a treaty to permit the trading. -
Gadsden Purchase
After the US pay 10 million for 29+ acres of Mexico, it became part of Arizona and New Mexico. -
Kanagawa Treaty
It opened the ports to American trade and permitted the establishment of a U.S. consulate.
