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Jefferson elected
In 1800, Thomas Jefferson was elected president of the United States, "we are all Republicans, we are all Federalists." -
Judiciary Act
The Judiciary Act increased the number of federal courts, judgeships, clerks, and marshals. -
Louisiana Purchase
There was a large area of territory in the United States which was owned by France after Napolean had taken it from Spain. This was then sold to Jefferson and seen as unconstitutional due to the lack of laws that allowed a president to purchase territory. -
Alexander gets murdered
Alexander Hamilton who was former secretary of treasury was killed by Aaron Burr who was the sitting vice president of the United States. -
Barbary Pirates
Jefferson's first challenge to his foreign policy was from the piracy practiced by the Barbary states on the North African coast. To protect the U.S. merchant ships from the Barbary pirates, Washington and Adams agreed to pay tribute to the Barbary governments. -
Embargo Act 1807
Jefferson was able to get the Democratic-Republican majority in Congress to pass the Embargo Act in 1807. This act prohibited American merchant ships from sailing to any foreign port. -
Ending of slave trade
Congress voted to the ban the international slave trade as of January 1, 1808, "reject, with honor, the smallest participation in such international transactions." -
War of 1812
The U.S. declared war against Britain in 1812. It was because of the interference with American shipping and impressment of American Seamen. Britain ended up winning against France. -
Battle of New Orelans
The battle of New Orleans was stopped by General Andrew Jackson. Unaware of the peace treaty that had been signed two weeks before, Britain had 2,036 casualties. U.S. lost eight men and thirteen were wounded. The victory at this battle only added on to Jackon's reputation as a warrior earned through his leadership. -
Tariffs of 1816
This tariff imposed a high tax on foreign goods to protect the American industry after the War of 1812. -
Panic of 1819
In 1819, the post-War of 1812 economic expansion had just ended. Banks throughout the country were failing, mortgages were foreclosed, and people were being forced out of their homes and off their farms. -
The Missouri Compromise
This was an effort by the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to maintain a balance of power between slaveholding states and free states. -
The Monroe Doctrine
Is the best known U.S. policy toward the Western Hemisphere. The doctrine warns European nations that the United States that the U.S. would not tolerate further colonization or puppet monarchs. -
Election of 1824
1824 was a bitter year for the presidential election. The old caucus system choosing presidential candidates had broken down, resulting in the Democratic-Republican party of Jefferson campaign for the presidency: John Quincy Adams, Henry Clay, William Crawford, and Andrew Jackson. Andrew Jackson ended up winning the election. -
Second Great Awakening
The Second Great Awakening was a Protestant religious revival movement during the early 19th century in the U.S. This event was able to reform religious teachings and ways to teach them. It also helped with social reform because it encouraged people to spread morally correct civilization. -
Temperance Movement
This was an organized effort during the 19th and early 20th centuries to limit or outlaw the consumption and production of alcoholic beverages in the U.S. -
Tariff of 1828
Jackson favored states' rights, but not disunion. The South Carolina legislature declared the increased tariff of 1828. This tariff was also known as the Tariff of Abominations which was passed to increase the tax on imported manufactured goods. -
Andrew Jackson Elected as President
Andrew Jackson was a strong leader who was known for dominating politics for eight years. He became the symbol of the working class and middle class. He was also known as an Indian fighter and as the hero of the Battle of new Orleans. -
Indian Removal Act
Jackson thought it would be better for the American Indians to leave their traditional homelands and move West of the Mississippi. In 1830, Jackson decided to sign the Indian Removal Act that forced Indians to move. This act was supported by most politicians. -
The Liberator Published
"The Liberator" was a weekly newspaper published by William Lloyd Garrison. He was the voice of Abolitionism and originally a supporter of colonization. William then became the leader of emerging the anti-slavery movement. -
The Bank War
The Bank War began when Henry Clay presented Congress with a new bill to renew the 2nd back of the United States. Henry Clay knew it would anger the wealthy people in the east, which would then help him win the election of 1832. -
Nullification Crisis
During the presidency of Andrew Jackson, a confrontation between South Carolina and the federal government occurred over the former's attempt to declare null and void within the state the federal Tariffs of 1828 and 1832. -
American Anti-Slavery Society
This society was founded in 1833 under the leader William Lloyd Garrison. By 1840, the societies were able to sponsor meetings, sign anti-slavery petitions to be sent to Congress, publish journals, and distribute propaganda to send out anti-slavery messages to the Northern audience. -
Texas Declaration of Independence
Texas declared that its connection with the Mexican nation had ended and that the people of Texas now constitute a free, independent republic. -
Panic of 1837
The Panic of 1837 was when state banks collapsed as a result of speculation and the issuance of paper money leading to inflation. -
The Trail of Tears
This was a series of forced removals of Native American nations from their ancestral homelands in the Southeastern U.S. to an area West of the Mississippi River. -
World Anti-Slavery Convention
This was organized by the British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society, largely on the initiative of the English Quaker Joseph Sturge. -
Seneca Falls Convention
This was the first women's rights convention which was held in Seneca Falls, New York. The convention called for women's suffrage where they issued a Declaration of Sentiments based on the Declaration of Independence.
