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Election of 1800
This presidential election was tied between Thomas Jefferson (Democratic Republican) and John Adams (Federalist) at 73-73. This lead to the 12th amendment. Thomas Jefferson ended up winning and becoming our 3rd President of America. -
Marbury Vs Madison
A court case that enacted the Judicial Review, which enhanced the Supreme Courts Power, -
Louisiana Purchase
Initially this purchase was made to buy New Orleans, but Napoleon offered the rest of the Louisianan territory for $15 million. This doubled the size of current America. -
Lewis and Clark Expedition
This expedition was made to explore the land obtained by the Louisiana Purchase. This expedition helped them map out the area and guide them through their future home. -
Embargo Act
This Act (proposed by President Thomas Jefferson) banned all trade between the U.S. and all other foreign countries. This negatively impacted Thomas Jefferson's plan for the U.S. -
Cumberland Road
This was a road created to make traveling easier for many people and to help them get to their destination faster than usual. It was made from Cumberland to Wheeling. -
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The Era of Good Feelings
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Battle of New Orleans
British forces attack New Orleans but are intercepted by Andrew Jackson's troops.There were 2,000 British deaths and only 70 U.S. soldiers killed. U.S. won the battle and Andrew Jackson became known as an American Hero. -
The Creation of the American System
The American system is a series of measures created to help the U.S. to commerce within the country. This was proposed by Henry Clay and it pushed for a national bank, provide single currency, and made interstate trade easier; along with other federal actions. -
Rush-Bagot Agreement
A compromise which limited the U.S. and British Canada from naval power. It also gave the U.S. fishing rights. -
Convention of 1818
A treaty which stated the border of the U.S. and Canada at 49° Latitude. This also resolved fur trade in the Oregon Country. -
Erie Canal
This was a canal that also made it easier for the average traveler to reach his/her destination faster than usual. It helped deliver products faster. -
Adams-Onis Treaty
This treaty settled border disputes between Spain and the U.S. This also gave the U.S. Florida in exchange for Texas and $5 million. -
The Start of Sectionalism
This was a disagreement which arose when Missouri was attempting to enter the union. At the time there were 11 free states and 11 free states; Missouri joining would tip the balance and the senate would favor the South. -
The Missouri Compromise
This was a compromise that was again proposed by Henry Clay. Which would have Missouri enter as a slave state, Maine enter as a free state, and prohibit slavery in territories/states above Missouri. -
Monroe Doctrine
A doctrine proposed by President Monroe that stopped European Countries from living in the Western Hemisphere and allowed Latin countries to govern themselves,.
