What were some changes to the U.S. during the Jeffersonian Era?
1. The Federal government gained more power.
Several important supreme court cases, such as Marbury v. Madison, established the concept of judicial review which could overturn laws or executive actions.
2. America doubled in size.
The Louisiana Purchase; Jefferson bought land from France.
3. Economic Independence
Before the conflict, The U.S. relied heavily on the British for materials. With the British blockade, Americans learnt how to make their own factories and goods.
What were some conflicts during the Jeffersonian Era?
1. The War of 1812
America tried to invade Canadian territory owned by the British. In response, the British created a blockade that prevented the U.S. from trading. They also captured Washington D.C. and burnt down the White House. The conflict eventually led to a stalemate and both parties signed a peace treaty.
2. Fight over state’s rights.
States continued to assert that they should have more power. The Judicial Branch used their power of Judicial Review to establish implied power for the federal government.
3. The war between the Barbary pirates and the U.S.
The US fought a naval war with Barbary pirates and won which allowed the US to stop paying tribute to them.
4. Conflicts with Native Americans
U.S. citizens started settling in Native American land legally given to Native Americans. This angered the Native Americans, so one of their leaders, Tecumseh, and his brother, The Prophet, tried to build a confederacy to stop Americans from settling in their land. When the U.S. found out, William Henry Harrison, one of the U.s.’s military leaders, fought the Battle of Tippecanoe and won.
What were some causes for the war of 1812?
1. British interfering in the Native Americans and the U.S. 's relationship.
The U.S. found out that Native American leaders, such as Tecumseh, were planning to fight against American settlers in their land, and that the British were supplying Native Americans with guns and other weaponry.
2. British Impressment
The British forced American soldiers into their navy, causing outrage, as this violated Americans' neutral rights.
3. The War Hawks
The War Hawks wanted to expand westward which led to conflicts with Native Americans. They also wanted to control Canada.
What were some effects of the War of 1812?
1. British and Americans sign a peace treaty.
The war ended in a stalemate, leading to negotiation and eventually peace in American land.
2. The Federalist Party collapsed
After the War of 1812 was won, people felt the Federalists were unpatriotic and did not support them.
3. The War Hawks took over the Democratic party.
War Hawks policies were popular after victory in the war of 1812 and the surge of Nationalism that followed.