1800-1815
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| 492790170 | Election of 1800 | This election, in which Jefferson (Dem-Rep) defeated Adams (Federalist) is known as "the Revolution of 1800" because it was the first transfer of power between rival political parties | |
| 492790171 | Marbury v. Madison | In this 1803 Supreme Court case Federalist Chief Justice Marshall established the power of judicial review (the power of federal courts to interpret constitution); angers states' rights Democratic-Republican Party | |
| 492790172 | Lousiana Purchase | In this transaction in 1803, Jefferson bought the Louisiana Territory from France for $15 million (Napoleon needed the cash!). Jefferson worried about constitutionality but too good a deal to pass up. | |
| 492790173 | Lewis & Clark | These intrepid explorers were the first Americans to cross the American continent, reaching Oregon coast in 1805. | |
| 492790174 | Chesapeake-Leopard Affair | This naval confrontation between Britain and America in 1807 was over the issue of impressment and American efforts to remain neutral in the Napoleonic Wars. Caused anger against British leading up to War of 1812 | |
| 492790175 | Embargo Act | This was Jefferson's first policy (in 1807) to maintain neutrality in the Napoleonic Wars; it banned all trade with Europe and was incredibly unpopular | |
| 492790176 | Non-Intercourse Act | This was Jefferson's second policy (in 1809) to maintain neutrality in the Napoleonic Wars; it repealed the Embargo Act and only banned trade with French and the British (unenforceable) | |
| 492790177 | Macon's Bill No. 2 | This was Madison's first (and only) policy in 1809 to maintain neutrality in the Napoleonic Wars. It amended the Non-Intercourse Act by promising to resume trade with either Britain or France if they would respect American neutrality | |
| 492790178 | War Hawks | These were militant politicians (Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun) who lobbied for war against the British before the War of 1812. Motivated by hatred of Federalists and desire for land (looking to annex Canada, expand westward) | |
| 492790179 | War of 1812 | Causes of this war include (1) impressment & interference with shipping, (2) desire for western expansion, and (3) Dem-Rep dislike of the British. It was strongly opposed by Federalists. Also known as the 2nd War of Independence. | |
| 492790180 | Hartford Convention | This Federalist Party meeting in 1814 to oppose the War of 1812 included talk of NE secession. It was a major cause of the death of the Federalist Party | |
| 492790181 | Tecumseh | This Shawnee chief fought against the United States expansion into the Midwest. He led a failed attempt to form independent United States of American Indians, and was killed during the War of 1812. | |
| 492790182 | Treaty of Ghent | This peace treaty ended the War of 1812; It restored the status quo ante but psychological victory for Americans (2nd War of Independence) | |
| 492790183 | Battle of New Orleans | This was the last major battle of War of 1812 (actually fought after peace treaty signed in Europe). It was a huge victory for Americans and turned General Andrew Jackson into national hero (and eventually president) |
