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Marbury vs. Madison
Judicial review gives court the right to judge if actions of the President and Congress are constitutional. -
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Era of Good Feeling
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James Madison Elected
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War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a war between America, Great Britain and their Native American allies. It technincally ended in a draw, but the Americans counted it as a win. This proved that AMerica could defend itself against a world military power. -
Hartford Convention
The Hartford Convention was a series of meetings with New England Federalists concerning problems with the war of 1812 and the federal governemnt's increasing power. -
Treaty of Ghent
A peace treaty that ended the war between the Untied States and Great Britain. -
Protective Tariff of 1816
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Second Bank of the United States
Modeled after Hamilton's first Bank of the United States. -
James Monroe Elected
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Erie Canal Construction Begun
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Jackson Invades Florida
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Adams-Onis Treaty
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Missouri Compromise
The Missouri Compromise prohibites slavery in the Lousiana territory north of teh 36 30 line excpet in the state of Missouri. Maine enters the Union as a free state. -
Monroe Doctrine
Monroe states that any moves from teh British to colonize more land in the US will not be tolerated. -
American System
Henry Clay proposes American System which includes taxes, internal improvements and a national bank. -
John Quincy Adams Elected
