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End of the War of 1812
The Treaty of Ghent (1814) officially ends the War of 1812, peace is solidified in 1815 as British forces exit American soil. Tensions with Britain ease. Two key figures here are James Madison and Andrew Jackson. Madison was the president at the time and Jacksons popularity was boosted by the victory at the Battle of New Orleans.Themes of Nationalism and unity are evident. The war has fostered a sense of national pride and unity. -
Admission of Indiana as a state
Indiana is admitted to the union as the 19th state. Key figures: Henry Clay (speaker of the house; supported westward expansion) and James Madison (President at the time). Includes themes of westward expansion and economic growth as the frontier expands westward and the addition of new states promotes expansion of the markets and the general economy. -
James Monroe inaugurated as president
James Monroe brought in as the 5th president of the united states. Henry clay, James Monroe and John Quincy Adams are all key figures. Themes of Nationalism, rise of the American system, and economic growth. Clay advocates for a national bank among other things and Monroes presidency promotes a period of political stability and national pride. -
Rush-Bagot Treaty
Agreement between the US and Great Britain demilitarizing the great lakes and limiting naval forces on the lakes. John Quincy Adams is a key figure here as the Secretary of State. Themes of diplomacy and foreign policy. treaty reflect cooperation and peaceful US-British relations. -
First Seminole War begins
General Andrew Jackson lead U.S forces into Spanish Florida to suppress seminole attacks along with other threats. key figures include Andrew Jackson (military leader during the war) and John Quincy Adams (Secretary of State). Themes of sectional tensions between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions and westward expansion(U.S acquisition of Florida. -
Panic of 1819
The panic of 1819 was the first major economic depression in the U.S following the war of 1812. a key figure is James Monroe ( president during the panic. Themes of economic panic and sectional tensions. The panic causes divisions, specifically over the national bank as its policies are blamed for causing the crisis. -
Acquisition of Florida from Spain (Adams-Onís Treaty)
The U.S gets Florida from Spain and solidifies control over the southern border. key figures include John Quincy Adams (negotiator of treaty) and Andrew Jackson ( military leader who's actions led to Spains concession) and Minister Onís. Themes of westward expansion and foreign policy and diplomacy are present. acquiring Florida marks significant territorial expansion. -
McCulloch v. Maryland
The Supreme Court sustained the constitutionality of the Second Bank of the United States, establishing the principle of implied powers. key figures include Daniel Webster (argues before the supreme court) and John Marshall (Chief Justice of the Supreme Court). Themes of economic growth and nationalism and unity are shown through the decision which strengthened federal authority and affirms the role of the national bank. -
Missouri compromise
The compromise is made to resolve the conflict over over slavery's expansion into new territories. Key figures include Henry Clay (formulated the compromise), James Monroe (President at the time), and John C. Calhoun (a southern leader who opposed the compromise). Themes of sectional tensions and westward expansion are present through the compromise temporarily resolving conflicts between slavery states and free states and the determining of how new states will be admitted. -
The Monroe Doctrine
Monroe doctrine warns European powers against continuing to colonize the Americas and intervention in the western hemisphere. Key figures include James Monroe (President) and John Quincy Adams (Secretary of State). The Monroe doctrine shows themes of Nationalism and Unity by strengthening the sense of American exceptionalism and unity. -
Gibbons v. Ogden
The supreme court decision affirmed federal power over interstate commerce. one key figure is John Marshall (Chief Justice). One theme present is economic growth, national economy is strengthened by the promotion of free trade and competition between states. -
Indian Removal Act
lead to the forced relocation of Native American tribes to west of the Mississippi river. Key figures include Andrew Jackson (President, Advocates for the act) and John C. Calhoun (Supporter of the act, represented southern interests).