Period 4 Flashcards
(45 cards)
3rd U.S. President
Thomas Jefferson 1801-1809
Who’s policies did the 3rd U.S. President dislike?
Alexander Hamilton
Jefferson’s Naval Policy
Many small single gunned ships
1803 Purchase
Louisiana Purchas
Embargo Act
A failed attempt to punish the British and the French for harassing US shipping in 1807
War Hawks
Advocates for war against Britain and American Indians
Battle of Tippecanoe
A battle fought in 1811 against American Indians lead by Tecumseh. Established full US control over their Western land.
Non-Intercourse Act
Ended the Embargo act but prevent trade with France and Britain. Signed by 1809
First Time Congress formally declares war
War of 1812
War of 1812
A war that was unpopular with Northern States against Britain. Ended in a stalemate after Britain finished the Napoleonic wars and reinforced Canada, burning down the Whitehouse.
Lewis and Clark Expedition
An expedition by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to explore the Louisiana territory
Pike Expedition
An expedition lead by Zebulon Pike that ended in what is now called now M. Pike
4th U.S. President
James Madison 1809-1817
Impressment
The British policy of forcing American Sailors into service
Battle of New Orleans
The US victory in the siege at New Orleans done by the British. It was in the grand view of things, pointless
Treaty of Ghent
A peace deal signed in 1814 that ended the War of 1812
5th U.S. President
James Monroe 1817-1825
Creek War
Infighting between Creeks that adopted “white” culture and those who did not
Battle of Plattsburgh
A battle that pushed back the British invasion of Northern States in 1812
Era of Good Feelings
The period during Monroe’s presidency in which there were was strong nationalism
Tariff of 1816
A protective Tariff passed in 1816
American System
Bank, Infrastructure, and Protective Tariffs. Propose by Henry Clay
Tallmadge Amendment
Restricted slave imports to Missouri
McCullock v. Maryland
Implied Powers