Early Republic (Adams, Jeff, Madi, Monroe)
This controversial act limited the 1st Amendment during a time of Crisis (1798 John Adams)
What was the Sedition Act?
This landmark court case established the concept of Judicial Review.
What was Marbury v. Madison?
An era that ushered in more democratic participation and concern for ordinary American's, supported by changes in political parties.
What was the Age of the Common Man?
This idea was used to justify westward expansion, often leading to the displacement and mistreatment of Native Americans and the acquisition of territory through means such as the Mexican-American War
What is Manifest Destiny?
A slave rebellion in Virginia, the rebellion was brutally suppressed, and in retaliation, white mobs killed many enslaved people, even those not involved.
What was Nat Turner's Rebellion?
This was a war fought over sovereignty and leftover tension from the American Revolution. It saw fighting in Canada, the Great Lakes, and Louisiana Territory, leading to Nationalism & Unity.
What was the War of 1812?
This landmark Court Case strengthened the Supremacy Clause and dealt with the Constitutionality of the National Bank.
What was McCullough v. Maryland?
The policy of rewarding political supporters and friends with government jobs.
What was the Spoils System?
A trail built in the West to promote settlement to the NorthWest.
What was the Oregon Trail?
This compromise admitted one state as a slave state and one as a free state to maintain the balance of power between slave and free states in Congress. It also established that slavery would be prohibited in the remaining Louisiana Territory north of the 36∘30′ parallel.
What was the Missouri Compromise?
This act was meant to limited foreign aggression and halted trade with all countries outside of the US, limiting trade and economic development in the US. (Jefferson)
What was the Embargo Act?
This landmark Court Case strengthened the Supremacy Clause and dealt with the Constitutionality interstate Commerce (trade).
What was Gibbons v. Ogden?
The policy/law that led to the forced relocation of Native American nations from their homelands to territories west of the Mississippi, resulting in events such as the Trail of Tears.
What was the Indian Removal Act?
A conflict/uprising in Northern Mexico that led to years of war and ended with a Victory for the rebels.
What was the Texas War for Independence?
This event was a violent period of territorial conflict from 1854 to 1859 between pro-slavery and anti-slavery settlers, was a precursor to the Civil War, showcasing the deep national divisions over slavery.
What was Bleeding Kansas?
This document was written in response to controversial policies of John Adams, claiming they were unconstitutional. Introduced the concept of Nullification.
What was the Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions?
This landmark Court Case asserted the independence and sovereignty of Native Tribes against encroachment from states. Famously ignored by President Andrew Jackson.
What was Worcester v. Georgia?
Dismantling of the Second Bank of the United States, arguing it favored the wealthy and harmed ordinary citizens, led to economic instability and ultimately the Panic of 1819.
What was the Vetoing of the National Bank?
This president achieved all of the following goals:
Mexican American War, Treaty of Guadeloupe Hidalgo, Oregon Territory Treaty, & Annexation of Texas
Who was James K Polk?
This compromise admitted California as a free state, organizing the territories of Utah and New Mexico with the option for residents to vote on slavery (popular sovereignty), abolishing the slave trade in Washington, D.C., and enacting a stronger Fugitive Slave Act.
What was the Compromise of 1850?
This policy was meant to make the America's Off-limits to foreign colonization and interference and increase American influence in the Region.
What was the Monroe Doctrine?
This landmark Court Case stated that slaves were not citizens in the US, cannot sue in court, and said any limitations of Slavery by congress was unconstitutional.
What was Dred Scott v. Sandford?
A conflict when South Carolina claimed it could reject federal tariffs; Jackson responded with a strong stance in favor of federal power, threatening force if necessary.
What was the Nullification Crisis?
This conflict was viewed by many as unnecessary and a justification to expand the influence of Slavery throughout North America.
What was the Mexican American War?
This compromise repealed the Missouri Compromise, creating the new territories in the Mid-West and allowing settlers to decide the issue of slavery through popular sovereignty.
What was the Kansas-Nebraska Act?