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Second Great Awakening
Series of religious revivals starting in 1801 based on Methodism and Baptism. Stresses a religious philosophy of salvation through good deeds and tolerance. Attracted women, blacks, and Native Americans. Began in 1790 and gained momentum by 1800 -
Marbury v. Madison
Established judiciary review (review by the US supreme court of the Constitutional validity of a legislative act) ruled that the judiciary act of 1789 was unconstitutional -
The Louisiana Purchase
Purchase made by Jefferson that doubled the size of the US. $15,000 for 828,000 square miles -
National Road (Cumberland Road)
first highway built with entirely federal funds. Congress authorized it in 1806 during the Jefferson Administration -
Embargo Act
forbid exportation of goods from the US and led to the War of 1812 -
War of 1812
Caused by economic sanctions taken by British and French against the US. Caused the Federalists to avoid paying taxes among other things -
Market Economy
an economy that allocates resources through the decentralized decisions of many firms and households as they interact in markets for goods and services -
Missouri Compromise
Maine came in as a free state, creating an unbalance on slave states vs. free states. It was decided that Missouri was a slave state, Maine was a free state, and anywhere above the 36 parallel excluding Missouri was a free state -
Erie Canal
363 mile canal that connected the Great Lakes region to New York City, creating a dominant port of the city Brought about the creation of new towns along the waterway and inspired the building of other canals across the US, sparking the interest in a major waterway transportation. -
Seneca Falls Convention
Kicked off the equal-rights-for-women campaign led by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony
