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John C. Calhoun's Birth (Summary of who he is)
American statesman and political theorist, as well as the seventh vice president of the United States from 1825 to 1832. Defended slavery and sought to protect white southerners. "Democracy, as I understand it, requires me to sacrifice myself for the masses, not to them." -
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Decline of the Federalist Party
With a starting decline in 1800 being defeated by the Democratic Republican Party, it started to become a minority group. Over time, it fully dissapaited , with it fully dissappearing with it's last candidate in 1816. -
Rise of the American System
Following the war of 1812, the American System was one of the most historically important examples of a government-sponsored program to balance the nation's agriculture, commerce, and industry. This was meant to fix many aspects of America and reform many things. -
End of the War of 1812 + John Quincy Adams
The War of 1812 ended in 1815 with the Treaty of Ghent, negotiated by John Quincy Adams. "Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into air." This boosted American nationalism, proving the U.S. and it's citzizens could defend themselves. With this aside, the nation could focus on rebuilding and bringing nationalism and unity to it's people. -
James Monroe elected President
James Monroe was elected president in 1816, starting the "Era of Good Feelings." His leadership focused on unity and strengthening the nation. Monroe worked to avoid political conflicts and to promote growth in the nation. "The best form of government is that which is most likely to prevent the greatest sum of evil." -
Admission of Indiana as a state
In 1816, Indiana became US' 16th state, marking continued westward expansion. New lands brought more settlers and opportunities for farming. -
Rush-Bagot Treaty
The Rush-Bagot Treaty thinned military forces on the great lakes between the US and Britain. This agreement improved relations and prevented future conflicts. This showed the importance and the want for peace, showing Foreign policy and diplomacy, reducing the tension between US and Britain. -
Frederick Douglass' Birth (Summary of who he was)
Frederick Douglass was an enslaved man from birth, who through his years of being enslaved learned how to read and write, and eventually escape captivity. He then led to fight against slavery, and wrote many pieces of literature. “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” -
First Seminole War + Andrew Jackson
The First Seminole War began when U.S. troops, led by Andrew Jackson, invaded Florida. "Desperate courage makes One a majority." It was aimed to stop Native attacks and to capture runaway slaves. This ended up continuing to push Spain to give up Florida. -
Acquisition of Florida from Spain
Building upon the First Seminole War pushing Spain further, they eventually fully gave it up. The Adams-Onís Treaty gave Florida to the U.S. and settled border disputes with Spain. This expanded American territory and control in the South. It was a major success for the US as a whole. -
Panic of 1819 + Henry Clay
The Panic of 1819 was the first major economic crisis in the U.S. Many banks failed, and people lost their jobs, farms, and homes. This caused anger toward the government and debates over economic policies., showing prior economic growth but current economic panic. Henry Clay advocated for the government to adress these issues. "Government is a trust, and the officers of the government are trustees; and both the trust and the trustees are created for the benefit of the people." -
McCulloch v. Maryland + Daniel Webster
The Supreme Court decided states could not tax federal banks. The ruling strengthened the power of the federal government. It also supported a stronger national economy. Daniel Webster defended federal authority within the court. “The proper function of a government is to make it easy for the people to do good, and difficult for them to do evil.” -
Missouri Compromise
The Missouri Compromise allowed Missouri to enter as a slave state and Maine as a free state. This kept a balance between slave states and non slave states, reducing sectional tensions. -
Susan B. Anthony's Birth (Summary of her)
Susan B. Anthony was a leader in the fight for women’s right to vote. She worked to change laws so women could have equal rights in society as men do. -
Monroe Doctrine
The Monroe Doctrine declared that Europe should not interfere in the Americas. This warned European countries to stay out of the Western Hemisphere, showing U.S. strength in foreign affairs. -
Gibbons v. Ogden
This Supreme Court case ruled that only the federal government could regulate interstate trade, expanding federal power and boosting ecnomic growth. The decision encouraged a national approach to commerce -
Indian Removal Act of 1830
The Indian Removal Act forced Native American tribes to move west of the Mississippi River. Andrew Jackson signed the law to open land for settlers. It caused suffering and resistance among Native people. -
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Age of Reform
The Age of Reform was a time in the 1800s when people worked to improve society. Movements focused on issues like ending slavery, women’s rights, education, and helping the poor, all of these movements to help the fairness of human life and equal rights for all.