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2nd Great Awakening
Influences the rise of reform movements like the Women's rights movement and Abolitionist movement -
Cottin Gin
Increased demand for slaves and increased cotton production. -
Louisiana Purchase
The U.S gains a large amount of land, encouraging westward expansion. -
Lewis and Clark Expidition
Newly purchased Louisiana purchase region explored. Leaves from Missouri. -
Embargo Act
Restricted trade in all foreign nations. -
Nonintercourse Act
This lifted every embargo except for France and England. -
War of 1812
Nationalism increased. A deadly blow to the Federalist party. -
Hartford Convention of 1814
Discussions were made about grievances of the War of 1812 and thoughts from some about secession from the union. -
Battle of New Orleans
Decisive victory with Andrew Jackson in command, repelling British forces. -
Era of Good Feelings
Only one political party was active. (Democratic-Republicans) -
Panic of 1819
A depression that consisted of sectionalism, banking failures, and agriculture decline. -
McCulloch vs Maryland
Established powers of the federal government. (Implied powers) -
Missouri Compromise
Missouri was made a slave state and Maine was made a free state. Slavery was restricted North of 36, 30 North. -
Monroe Doctrine
Declares that the U.S should take part in European affairs and Europe shouldn't be involved in the U.S and Latin American affairs -
Gibbons vs Ogden
Expanded Congress's power. Limited interstate commerce clause. -
Tariff of Abominations
Tariffs made to protect Northern industries. South Carolina considered this unconstitutional. -
Indian Removal Act 1830
Removed civilized Indian Tribes from their territory to reservations westward. -
Worcester vs Georgia
Court rules only the federal government could regulate Indian land. -
Sepcie Circular
Payment for government land must be in Silver or Gold -
Panic of 1837
Recession caused by Andrew Jackson's policies regarding the bank.
