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Mother Ann and the Shakers
Believing she had seen a vision, Mother Ann founded one of the earliest communalist societies. -
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Second Great Awakening
The Second Great Awakening was a time of religious revival and fervor. -
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Slavery Expands
Due to the expansion of cotton farming, slavery became increasingly important to the Southern economy. -
Invention of the Cotton Gin
The invention of the cotton gin encouraged the expansion of slavery because it made the processing of cotton easier. -
Election of Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson was the first Democratic-Republican President of the United States. -
Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase of the Jefferson Administration doubled the size of the U.S. -
Non-Importation Act
The Non-Importation Act forbade the importation of British goods. -
Embargo Act
The Embargo Act prohibited American ships from trading in foreign ports. -
Abolition of Slave Trade
The abolition of the salve trade ensured that no more salves would be imported into the United States. -
Election of James Madison
Madison's election was yet another victory of the Democratic-Republican Party. -
War of 1812
The War of 1812 was an international conflict between the United States and Britain that stemmed largely from British impressment of American Sailors. -
Election of James Monroe
Monroe was elected to the presidency as a Democratic-Republican. -
Panic of 1819
The Panic of 1819 was an economic recession that stemmed from falling prices following the War of 1812. -
Mormonism Founded
Joseph Smith, a heretic, claimed he had received a vision from God and founded the Mormon faith. -
Mexican Independence
Mexico, in 1821, became independent from Spain. -
Election of John Q. Adams
A Democratic-Republican, John Q. Adams only served one term. -
Publication of Freedom's Journal
Freedom's Journal was the first African American newspaper. -
Election of Andrew Jackson
The election of Jackson, a Democrat, symbolized a transfer of power by peaceful means. -
The Book of Mormon Published
The Book of Mormon was the founding document of Mormonism. -
Nat Turner's Revolt
Nat Turner led a group of slaves in a violent uprising in Virginia. -
Publication of The Liberator
William Lloyd Garrison founded an anti-slavery newspaper called The Liberator. -
American Anti-Slavery Society Founded
The American Anti-Slavery Society was founded to oppose slavery. -
American Revolt in Texas
Americans living in Texas revolted because the Mexican government outlawed slavery. -
Election of Martin van Buren
Martin van Buren, a Democrat like Jackson, served only one term. -
Oneida Settlement Established
With the hope to establish a perfect society, Noyes founded the Oneida settlement. -
Brisbane Publishes The Social Destiny of Man
Albert Brisbane, influenced by Fourierism, published The Social Destiny of Man in order to support his version of communalist living. -
Election of William Harrison
A Whig, Harrison died during his month in office. -
Succession of John Tyler to the Presidency
After Harrison's death, Tyler, a Whig, became president and served only one term. -
Election of James Polk
Polk, a Democrat, became president in 1845 and served one term. -
Thoreau Builds Cabin by Walden Pond
Thoreau built his cabin to escape the artificiality of society. -
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Irish Potato Famine
The Irish Potato Famine caused a large scale immigration to the United States from Ireland. -
Seneca Falls Convention
The Seneca Falls Convention was lead primarily by Elizabeth Stanton and Susan Anthony.
