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The Election of 1800
The Election of 1800 was an important part in history because this election decided our third president of the United States. Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr are the final two and were both Democratic Republicans. Jefferson eventually wins to Burr by the deciding vote of Congress. He is declared the third president of the United States of America. -
Marbury v. Madison
Marbury v. Madison was a case that was taken to the Supreme Court that helped with power in the Judicial Branch. (Judicial Review) The Supreme Court had gained more power because of this case and could now declare cases and laws unconstitutional. -
The Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase was also a very important event in history because it expands the US and almost doubles in size. Thomas Jefferson wanted to buy land from the French to expand the US territory, he wanted less than what he was offered, but who can say no to this much land for only $15 million? The treaty was dated April 30th, signed May 2nd, and the land was declared part of the US in December of 1803. -
The Twelfth Amendment
Thomas Jefferson wanted to create a Twelfth Amendment because of the Election of 1800. The Twelfth Amendment says that voters must now cast votes for not only the president, but also the vice president. -
The Era of Good Feelings
After the War of 1812, the country focused more on putting emphasis on uniting the country as one and creating peace. This time period in the early US was a time where Americans had a sense of national purpose. This time was also dominated by the Democratic Republicans; James Monroe was elected as president twice. -
The Rush-Bagot Agreement
This treaty was signed in a two day period in April of 1817. Great Britain and the United States were arguing about the Canadian boarder. The Rush-Bagot Agreement made it so the United States and British Canada could settle their disputes with the Great Lakes. -
The Erie Canal Construction Begins
This will be one of the busiest ports in the United States at this time. This Canal is also one of the largest project in the 1800's. The Erie Canal runs from Albany to Buffalo and many people use it to transport goods all over the US. -
The Convention of 1818
This convention was not only important for the US as a whole, but this helped more common people as well, such as fisherman. This convention settled great disputes about the Great Lakes with British Canada and the US. It also settled the boarder at 49 degrees North latitude. Ratification happened in early 1819. -
The Adams-Onis Treaty
The Adams-Onis Treaty was signed in Washington DC by John Quincy Adams, the secretary of state, in February, 1819. This treaty helped settle controversies between Spain and the US regarding the Florida territory. -
The Missouri Compromise
The Missouri Compromise began with Missouri applying for statehood. This couldn't happen for two years because if Missouri became a state, it would throw off the ratio of slave states to free states. The compromise was adding Maine so there were the same amount of each kind of state. -
McCulloch v. Maryland
This case was very important in the Judicial Branch. The Supreme Court had gained power from this case because they could now create a national bank. -
Florida Becomes US Territory
The US sent troops over to Spain and tried to conquer the land. The United States created the Adams-Onis treaty and Spain approved of it because they were not strong enough to win the battle. Spain then offered Florida territory to the US for $5 million. -
The Monroe Doctrine
This document was written by James Monroe because he didn't want Great Britain conquering more land near the US. This document told all European countries and countries from all over the world that the Latin Americas were "off limits". No one could try to conquer the Americas or interfere with their freedom. -
Gibbons v. Ogden
The Supreme Court also earned more power for the Judicial Branch in this case. This specific case made it so the states couldn't interfere with interstate commerce, which means that states have to follow the whole country's laws, there cannot be trade or rules for only two specific states. -
The Election of 1824
In 1824, America was ready for our 5th president. Andrew Jackson was the most popular, and he would have won if it wasn't for Congress. Under the rules of the Constitution, the Electoral college is also in charge of choosing the president. John Quincy Adams had won the race due to Congress voting him in.
