Westward Expansion
This 1803 transaction was debated by President Jefferson due to his strict constructionist views.
the Louisiana Purchase?
This treaty ended the War of 1812 but failed to address key issues like impressment and trade restrictions.
Treaty of Ghent
This Supreme Court Chief Justice made several rulings that increased federal power over states.
John Marshall
This 1820 law attempted to balance free and slave states in the Senate.
Missouri Compromise
This influential abolitionist newspaper was founded by William Lloyd Garrison.
The Liberator
Known for guiding Lewis and Clark, this individual was crucial in navigating and translating during the expedition.
Sacagawea
This American fort held out against British attack, inspiring a famous song.
Fort McHenry
this plan aimed to unify the nation's economy.
Henry Clay's American System
This cash crop, crucial to the Southern economy, expanded during the early 1800s.
Cotton
Named after a New York district, this area became a center of religious revivalism.
'Burned-Over District'
This battle, led by William Henry Harrison, was a significant setback for Native American resistance.
Battle of Tippecanoe
Madison’s request for war divided the country. Regions for and against it became known by these names.
War Hawks and Doves
The 1818 agreement with Britain established this northern U.S. boundary line.
49th parallel
This term describes the dominance of wealthy plantation owners in Southern society.
'Slavocracy'?
This woman led the movement to improve conditions for the mentally ill.
Dorothea Dix
Tecumseh argued for unity among Indigenous tribes against settler expansion. This alliance was commonly referred to by what name?
Tecumseh's Confederacy
Though the war officially ended in December 1814, news had not reached forces at this major U.S. victory.
Battle of New Orleans
This economic plan included tariffs, a national bank, and infrastructure improvements.
American System
While 1808 marked the end of this, the enslaved population continued to grow in the South.
transatlantic slave trade
Known for her speech 'Ain't I a Woman?' this activist was a prominent figure in abolition and women's rights.
Sojourner Truth
This policy intended to open western lands to American settlers often resulted in unfair treaties with Indigenous peoples.
Indian removal
This term captures the surge in national pride following the perceived American victory.
Nationalism
This phrase describes the sense of national unity under President Monroe, despite underlying tensions.
'Era of Good Feelings'
This group only owned a small number of slaves, they wielded significant influence.
'1 percent'
This 1848 document, written at Seneca Falls, outlined grievances and goals for women’s rights.
'Declaration of Sentiments'