The Jeffersonian Era
Why did Alexander Hamilton endorse Thomas Jefferson in the election of 1800?
he regarded Aaron Burr as unqualified for the presidency.
a system in which new administrations hire their own supporters to replace supported of a previous administration.
1. Manifest Destiny
2. Abundant Land
What 2 primary disputes sparked the Mexican-American War?
Disagreement over the Texas-Mexican border and U.S. encroachment on Mexican territory in California.
What was the guiding beliefs of Jeffersonian Democracy?
people should control the government and a simple government best suited the needs of the people.
What were the primary changes in the South brought on by the Industrial Revolution?
The South continued to grow as an agriculture power and the introduction of the cotton gin led to the emergence of Cotton as King. It also contributed to an increase need for slave labor.
What was the result of the Worcester v. Georgia case?
The Supreme Court ruled that the state of Georgia could not regulate the Cherokee Nation by law or invade its lands.
How did merchants traveling West towards Santa Fe protect themselves against Native attacks?
They banned together in large groups and then split and raced to the finish when Santa Fe was in sight.
What was the result of the Treaty of Guadalupe?
it established the Rio Grande as the border between Texas and Mexico and ceded the New Mexico and California territories to the United States.
What important principle was established in the case of Marbury v. Madison?
Judicial Review
What were the three main points of Henry Clay's American System?
1. establish a protective tariff
2. recharter the national bank
3. sponsor the development of transportation systems and other internal improvements to facilitate travel within the nation
How did the Trail of Tears affect the Cherokee population?
The Cherokee lost more than a quarter of their people along the Trail of Tears.
What were the defining aspects of Stephen Austin's Texas colony?
No drinking, gambling, swearing, or laziness.
Who were the 49'ers?
prospectors who flocked to California in 1849 in the California gold rush.
What were 2 primary factors contributing to the start of the War of 1812?
1. British impressment of American soldiers
2. British Canada supplied arms to Native Americans that were then used against American settlers.
What was the result of the Missouri Compromise?
Maine was admitted as a free state and Missouri as a slave state. The rest of the Louisiana Territory was split, with slavery being legal in land south of the split and banned north of the line.
In the mid 1800's, how did South Carolina respond to the growing tariff's brought on by the American System?
They attempted to nullify the tariff's and threatened to succeed if customs officials tried to collect the duties.
What were 3 contributing factors that built tensions between American and Mexican settlers in Texas?
Differences in language, religion, and beliefs surrounding slavery.
Who made up the 49'er group?
people from Asia, South America, and Europe.
What was the primary message delivered in the Monroe Doctrine?
He warned European powers not to interfere with the affairs of the Western Hemisphere and they should not attempt to further colonize the Americas. He also stated the U.S. would not involve itself in European affairs.
What was the primary purpose of Jacksonian Democracy?
to give common people the chance to participate in the government.
How did Jackson's funding of "pet banks" contribute to the Panic of 1837?
Some of the state level "pet banks" printed bank notes in excess of the gold and silver they had on hand.
What was the result of the Treaty of Velasco?
it granted independence to Texas.
How did the gold rush fuel industrialization in California?
The discovery of gold revolutionized California's economy and financed the development of farming, manufacturing, shipping, and banking.