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End of the War of 1812
The end of this war was very significant because it allowed for the Americans and the British to be at peace with each other and respect each other. It also allowed for the Americans to continue to grow their economy since the British weren't blocking their trade anymore. John Quincy Adams signed the Treaty of Ghent which was pretty significant too. Nationalism and Unity can be seen throughout this war for Americans. The decline of the Federalist Party was also seen with this war. -
Key Figure: James Monroe
James Monroe was a very important figure who was elected president in 1816, and before that, his accomplishments are seen as he was the secretary of war was key in expanding the military during the war of 1812. During his time as president He introduce the Monroe doctrine which was important because it limited European influence in the states. A famous quote from Monroe is "The American continents are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers" -
James Monroe elected President
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Admission of Indiana as a state
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Rush-Bagot Treaty
The Rush-Bagot Treaty signed between Great Britain and the United States, was a treaty to limit naval armaments on the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain. It made it so every country navigating the lakes limited to 1 or 2 military ships. -
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First Seminole War
The First Seminole War started 1817 and ended 1818. The conflict was due to Americans being worried about the Seminole tribe who were providing refuge to runaway slaves, and it lead to raids into Florida. A Key figure in this war was Andrew Jackson who was a General and commanded US forces during the war. He accomplished many things like capturing many key forts. -
Key Figure: Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass who is also known as the father of the abolitionist movement, was a significant figure but a little more later on in history as he advised Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson on the civil war and black suffrage. A lot of what this man has done, remain relevant to this day. Douglass can be associated with the age of Reform too. A famous quote of his "If there is no struggle, there is no progress" -
Acquisition of Florida from Spain (Adams-Onís Treaty)
The United states at this time was looking to expand and they had with the purchase of Louisiana. President Thomas Jefferson wanted Florida to be apart of that purchase but Florida was under Spanish control so it wasn't possible. The Adams-Onis treaty granted Florida to the US and with that the Spanish left all control of Florida and were paid $5 Million for the damages caused by Americans who rebelled against Spain. The theme of Westward expansion is also seen throughout the acquisition. -
Panic of 1819
The Panic of 1819 was the First crisis in the United states that is basically the first major economic depression. There were a number of causes for this but some of the main ones were the fact that there was a decrease in demand for American goods after the War of 1812. Banks had a big issue too, they would offer loans to people without regard for their ability to pay it back. Inflation was increased and a lot of economic instability. The theme of economic growth and panic is seen here. -
McCulloch v. Maryland
McCulloch v. Maryland was a very important Supreme Court case because it clearly defined the federal governments power and the relationship with the state. The way this case came to be was because in 1818 Maryland passed a law taxing the second bank of United States, and the state sued James W. McCulloch for not paying the tax. The decision was ruled in favor of McCulloch stating that the states could not tax the federal government. -
Susan B. Anthony
Susan B. Anthony was a woman and gained fame because she is an abolitionist who impassioned railing against slavery. This was rare especially for women in her time. She had also joined the movement against alcohol, women's rights and woman suffrage. A quote from her "Independence is happiness" -
Missouri Compromise
The Missouri Compromise was a law that was passed to keep the balance the power between free and slave states in congress. Overall the important things were that Slavery was banned in the new Louisiana Territory and Involuntary servitude was prohibited. Maine also became a free state. Sectional tensions can be seen here also. -
Monroe Doctrine
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Gibbons v. Ogden
This Supreme Court case established the power of Congress to regulate interstate and some intrastate commerce. The background on this is New York state law gave Robert Fulton a monopoly on steamboat operations. Thomas Gibbons had a federal license to operate in New York but a New York court stopped him. It was ruled that Congress had the power to regulate the Commerce and state laws must yield to congress. -
Key Figure: Henry Clay
Henry Clay was the Secretary of State and was appointed by President John Adams. A lot of his work was recognized and he's known as the "Great Pacificator" because of his contributions to domestic policy. He also was big for economic development. A quote from Henry Clay “Statistics are no substitue for judgement.” -
Key Figure: John Caldwell Calhoun
John Caldwell Calhoun was a vice president from 1825 to 1832 and he is known to be a huge defender of slavery and protect the interests of white southerners. His beliefs heavily influenced the South's secession and he was the first vice president to resign from his position. A quote from John Calhoun: "It is harder to preserve than to obtain liberty." -
Key Figure: Daniel Webster
Daniels Webster was a politician who was significant for his work in the House of representatives and the senate. He has a lot of arguments in the Supreme court. Webster is also known for his famous speech in 1830 that helped resolve the Nullification Crisis over tariff laws. A quote from Webster: "God grants liberty only to those who love it and are always ready to guard and defend it". -
Indian Removal Act
The Indian Removal Act of 1830 was a law that let President Andrew Jackson to negotiate with Native Americans to relocate them from their home so the Americans can keep expanding.