War of 1812
This ended the War of 1812, but did not resolve any issues between Great Britain and the US
Treaty of Ghent
Machine that separated the seeds out of cotton faster than the slaves could; led to an increase in the use of slavery
Cotton gin
Asserted U.S. dominance in the Western Hemisphere and laid the foundation for future U.S. interventions in Latin America
Monroe Doctrine
Acquired from France for $15 million, doubling the size of the United States
Louisiana Purchase
Temperance Movement
Abolish alcohol
Members of Congress who aggressively pushed for war against Britain in the years leading up to the War of 1812, believing that military action was necessary to defend American honor
War Hawks
Developed by Eli Whitney, this concept increased efficiency and lowered costs. It involved uniform pieces that could be made in large quantities to replace other identical pieces
Interchangeable parts
Proposed by Henry Clay, the purpose of this was to unify the nation. It included protective tariffs, a national transportation system, and a Second Bank of the US
The American System
This state was annexed after winning its independence from Mexico, heightening tensions over the expansion of slavery
Texas
This abolitionist held many views that were considered radical. He published the newspaper The Liberator, in which he called for the immediate emancipation of slaves
William Lloyd Garrison
The act of forcing American sailors into the British Navy, which was one of the main grievances leading to the War of 1812
Impressment
Immigrants during the Market Revolution largely came from these two countries
Ireland & Germany
Contributed to the growing tensions that eventually led to the Civil War
Sectionalism
Included present-day California, Nevada, Utah, and parts of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Wyoming
Mexican Cession
Passed in 1836 and eventually repealed, this prohibited all discussion of abolitionist petitions in the House of Representatives
Gag rule
In 1814, radicals met at Hartford and spoke of secession; led to the disgrace & decline of the Federalist party
The Hartford Convention
The idea that women should stay at home and should not do any work outside of the home, should be religious and pure and submit to their husbands.
Cult of Domesticity
Proposed banning slavery in any territories acquired from Mexico
Wilmot Proviso
This territory was acquired through a treaty with Great Britain in 1846. This acquisition established the 49th parallel as the northern boundary of the United States and secured access to the Pacific Northwest and its resources
Oregon/Oregon Territory
He was the first prominent black abolitionist. His book Appeal to the Coloured Citizens of the World (1829) is considered to be a root of the modern black nationalist movement
David Walker
How did the War of 1812 impact the US?
Fostered a strong sense of national identity, US gained international recognition & respect, expansion of US army & navy, development of American literature & art
He established the first successful factory in the US
Samuel Slater
Emphasized the power of the common man and the importance of individual liberty; Opposed the concentration of power in the hands of elites and favored a limited federal government
Jacksonian Democracy
Acquired from Spain through the Adams-Onis Treaty (1819); secured the southern border of the United States and eliminated a potential base for foreign powers to threaten U.S. interests
Florida
He worked to reform the education system through teacher training, curriculum reforms, and division by grade
Horace Mann