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AMSCO United States History 2015 Edition, Period 4: 1800 - 1848 Chapter 7 - 11

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5556994358Second Great Awakenings-led by Charles Grand Finney, -Centralized in western NY -stressed individual choice in salvation, -PREACHED VALUES OF SOBRIETY, INDUSTRY, SELF DISCIPLINE0
5556994359market revolutionStarting in the early 19th century, this revolution produced vast economic growth. Farmers fed the workers in the cities, the cities provided farm families with an array of mass produced goods.1
5556994360Thomas JeffersonHe was George Washington's first secretary of state. A Democrat-Republican, he was the nation's third president from 1801 to 1809. He stressed the basic principles of constitutional government and limited central government. He appeased the Federalists by maintaining the national bank and debt repayment plan of Hamilton, carried on the neutrality policies of Washington and Adams, reduced the size of the military. He eliminated some federal jobs, repealed excise taxes, and lowered the national debt. In 1803, he made the Louisiana Purchase from France.2
5556994362Era of Good FeelingsTerm to describe James Monroe's period as president (1817-1825). The Democratic-Republicans party dominated politics. On the surface everything looked fine, however there were conflicts over tariffs, the national bank, internal improvements, and public land sales.3
5556994364American Indian removalPresident Andrew Jackson supported the land-hungry citizens who want to take over lands held by the American Indians. In 1830, he passed the Indian Removal Act, which forced the resettlement o many thousands of American Indians. By 1835 most of the eastern tribes had reluctantly moved to an area in today's Oklahoma.4
5556994366Nullification CrisisIn 1832, South Carolina passed a resolution forbidding the collection of tariffs in the state. This was nullifying a federal law at the state level. President Andrew Jackson threatened use of federal troops against South Carolina and a compromise was reached.5
5556994367Elizabeth Cady StantonA women's rights reformer who was not allowed to speak at an antislavery convention.6
5556994368cotton ginThis machine was invented by Eli Whitney in 1793. It removed seeds from cotton fibers so cotton could be processed quickly and cheaply. As a result more cotton was grown in the South and more slaves were needed to pick cotton in the fields.7
5556994369War HawksThe 1810 congressional election brought a group of young Democratic-Republicans to Congress. Led by Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun they gained influence in the House of Representatives. They argued that war with Britain was the only way to defend American honor, gain Canada, and destroy American Indian resistance on the frontier.8
5556994370William Lloyd GarrisonAdvocated the immediate emancipation of slaves without compensation to their owners. He was also the writer of the "Liberator."9
5556994371Lucretia MottEarly feminist who advocated for women's rights and against slavery.10
5556994372Republican Motherhood/Cult of DomesticityAfter industrialization occurred women became the moral leaders in the home and educators of children. Men were responsible for economic and political affairs.11
5556994373Sectionalism: The NorthLargely urban population that worked in factories.12
5556994374Sectionalism: The SouthLargely agricultural, mostly cotton from 1830-1850.13
5556994375Sectionalism: The WestLargely trapping and hunting, citizens lived a secluded life away from others.14
5556994376Democratic-RepublicansFavored the common man, weak central government, hated the National Bank, was pro-immigration, wanted slow and cautious westward expansion.15
5556994377FederalistsFavored the wealthy and educated, strong central government, supported the National Bank, limited immigration, slow/against westward expansion.16
5556994378National RepublicansFavored the wealthy and educated, strong central government, supported the National Bank, favored internal improvements.17
5556994379WhigsFavored the wealthy and educated, strong central government, supported the National Bank and Internal Improvements, limited immigration, slow/against westward expansion; above all else HATED Andrew Jackson.18
5556994380ImpressmentPractice of the British navy of stealing Americans and forcing them into service in the British Navy.19
5556994381Treaty of GhentEnded the War of 1812, establish status quo antebellum.20
5556994384Monroe DoctrineWarning European powers to refrain from seeking any new territories in the Americas. The United States largely lacked the power to back up the pronouncement, which was actually enforced by the British, who sought unfettered access to Latin American markets.21
5556994385Missouri CompromiseAn 1820 compromise crafted by Henry Clay, it consisted of three bills. * Admit Missouri as a slave-holding state * Admit Maine as a free state * Prohibit slavery in the rest of the Louisiana Territory north of latitude 36 30.22
5556994387Nat Turner RebellionIn 1831, this Virginia slave led a revolt in which 55 whites were killed. In retaliation, whites killed hundreds of African American and put down the revolt.23
5556994388Marbury v. MadisonEstablished the Supreme Court's policy of judicial review.24
5556994389American SystemHenry Clay, a leader in the House of Representatives proposed this system to advance the nation's economy. It consisted of: * Protective Tariffs: * National Bank * Internal Improvements25
5556994391Seneca Falls ConventionIn 1848, this was the first women's rights convention in U.S. history. They wrote a "Declaration of Sentiments", modeled after the Declaration of Independence, which declared all men and women equal and listed grievances.26
5556994393Virginia and Kentucky ResolutionsIn 1799, Democratic-Republican leaders passed resolutions in two state legislatures that challenged federal laws enacted by the Federalist party. The states argued that they had the right to nullify laws passed at the federal level.27
5556994394Trail of TearsIn 1838 the U.S. Army forced 15,000 Cherokees to leave Georgia and move to Oklahoma. 4,000 Cherokees died on the march.28
5556994395Hartford Convention (1814)In December 1814, a special convention was held due to opposition to the the War of 1812, some radical Federalist in the Northeast want to secede from the United States, but that it was rejected. However, to limit the power of the Democratic-Republicans they adopted a proposal that a two-thirds vote of both houses would be required for any future declaration of war.29
5556994396Panic 1837Was a result of Jackson's defeat of the National Bank.30
5556994397Martin Van BurenBecame President after Andrew Jackson, won the election because of Jackson's popularity. Was faced with economic troubles.31
5556994401The Embargo of 1807Cut off all US trade with the world, attempting to maintain American neutrality while France an Britain were at war32
5556994404Adams-Onis Treaty1819- Grave the United States Florida in exchange for taking on Spain's $5 million debt to American citizens.33
5556994406Treaty of 1818Granted the United States join occupation of Oregon with Great Britain.34
5556994407Worcester v. GeorgiaSupreme Court case regarding Cherokee rights to land in the United States.35
5556994408John Q. AdamsElected in 1824 as a result of a bargain struck by Henry Clay.36
5556994409The Tariff of 1828Increased taxes on imported goods to almost 50%; which positively effected American manufacturing (protectionism)37
5556994410Force BillPermitted Andrew Jackson to organize troops to prevent South Carolina from secession.38
5556994411Increase in deomcracy-voting becomes open to all while males (not just landowning taxpayers) -Spoils System39
5556994412Henry ClayCreated the Tariff of 1833 to solve the Nullification Crisis, developed the American System, Speaker of the House, Secretary of State under JQA,40
5556994414Results of the War of 1812-American Nationalism -War Heroes -Death of the Federalist Party41
5557041705The Corrupt BargainAdams running with Clay, Adams says that if Clay gets people to vote for him, Adams will make it so that Clay will be president in the next election. Jefferson finds out, exposes them.42
5561425407The Missouri CompromiseTemporarily permitted slavery in some parts of the Louisiana Purchase but banned it in others. Collapsed in the years leading up to the Civil War.43

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