unit 4 Flashcards
Marbury v Madison
The first U.S. Supreme Court case to apply the principle of “judicial review” – the power of federal courts to void acts of Congress in conflict with the Constitution. Under John Marshall.
Louisiana Purchase
Buys area from Napoleon for 15 mil. Bought because Britain was in Canada so if France and Britain went to war, they would be roped in. Under TJ even though he believed in strict interpretation.
USS Chesapeake
First naval ship seized, takes 4 US soldiers and puts them into the British navy.
Embargo of 1807
Will not export US goods to Europe. Cannot leave bound for foreign ports. More damage to the US than Britain because Britain doesn’t actually need anything from America.
Non-intercourse Act
No trade with Britain and France until neutrality is respected, but can trade with other countries. Not enforceable.
Macon’s Bill #2
Whoever promises to respect neutrality first will have trade with the US, trade will be closed with the other. Trade opened with France and closed with Britain, Napoleon’s goal is to put them at war.
Warhawks
Some people are very angered by the embargoes and push for war. These are congressmen who push for war, Henry Clay (west) and John C Calhoun (south).
Treaty of Ghent
Establishes the state that was before the War of 1812.
Battle of New Orleans
Fought 2 weeks after the war, US won. Andrew Jackson becomes a war hero.
Hartford Convention
Federalists meet to discuss how to avoid this in the future and discuss their frustrations with the country. Threaten to remove themselves. Think the south is getting too much power. People are angry that they are complaining after we won a war so the federalist die.
Era of Good Feelings
Only one political party. Nationalism because they defeated the strongest nation for the second time.
American System
Proposed by Henry Clay. Strong national bank, raise tariffs, internal improvements.
Corps of Discovery
Lewis and Clark explore the Louisiana territory.
McCulloh v Maryland
A state cannot tax a federal bank and national law trumps state law when they contradict. Uses necessary and proper clause.
Barbary states
Federal government paid these states in North Africa to protect US merchant trips in this area. Want more pay which makes TJ refuses to pay anything. Barbary pirates attack and eventually he pays them again but less.
Tullmage Amendment
Proposal that slavery would be banned in Missouri after 25 years. Debates because that could eventually abolish slavery in all states.
Missouri Compromise of 1820
Creates the Maine resolution and the 36’30 dividing line.
John Quincy Adams
Secretary of State during the Era of Good Feelings. Believes in central gov.
Rush-Bagot Treaty
With Britain, limits the amount of ships in the Great Lakes.
Adams-Onis Treaty
Gains Florida from Spain and handles the South and West border.
Monroe Doctrine
A document mostly written by John Quincy Adams. US separation from European conflicts and Europe stays out of the Western Hemisphere (except current colonies).
Wildcat Banks
In the west, give out many loans and print money creating issues with the national bank. National bank makes them stop so farmers hate it. People couldn’t pay back their loans.
Panic of 1819
First widespread financial crisis in the US. Caused by the wildcat bank situation.
Market Revolution
Advancements in agriculture, industry, and transportation lead to the linking of northern industries with farms in the South and West. US becomes a single economy. Transportation made this possible.
