APUSH UNITS 4-5 - Z. Balanon

A bitter personal and political rivalry between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton, culminating in their infamous duel in 1804, resulting in Hamilton’s death

Federal judges appointed by John Adams during his last night in Office

Landmark Supreme Court case establishing the principle of judicial review

Power of the courts to review and potentially invalidate government actions that they seem unconstitutional

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (1801-1835), instrumental in shaping American constitutional law through decisions that strengthened federal power

Supreme Court case affirming the sanctity of contracts and establishing the principle that state laws can be invalidated if they violate U.S Constitution

Supreme Court case protecting private contracts from state interference and upholding the sanctity of corporate charters

Landmark Supreme Court Case affirming the constitutionality of the Bank of the United States and establishing the supreme of federal law over state law.

Supreme Court case clarifying the federal Government’s exclusive power to regulate interstate commerce

Access rights to use certain ports for trade

Acquisition of the Louisiana territory from France in 1803

Expedition (1804-1806) led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to explore the newly acquired western territories.

North American pirates who demanded tribute from American ships in the Mediterranean, leading to the First Barbary War.

British practice of forcefully recruiting American sailors into the Royal Navy of the British

1807 naval confrontation highlighting impressment tensions, contributing to the strained U.S and British relations

U.S Law prohibiting trade with foreign nations

Lifted the embargo but continued trade restrictions with Britain and France

Reopened trade but reimposed of non-intercourse with Britain or France if either ceased violating neutral rights.

James Madison’s election as the fourth President of the United States, succeeding Thomas Jefferson.

Shawnee chief who sought to unite Native American tribes against U,S expansion

Techumseh’s brother and religious leader

Governor and military leader, defeated Tecumseh at the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811

U.S Politicians advocating for war with Britain

Conflict between the U.S and Britain, marked by territorial disputes and maritime issues

U.S Navy frigate famous for its victories in the War of 1812

U.S fort successfully defended during the Battle of Baltimore in 1814

Wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner” During the Battle of Baltimore

1814 treaty ending the War of 1812, essentially restoring pre-war conditions and resolving none of the issues that led to the conflict

A meeting of New England Federalists in 1814-1815 to discuss their grievances during the War of 1812, contributing to the decline of the Federalist Party.

U.S military leader and seventh President

Final battle of the War of 1812, ocurring after the Treaty of Ghent was signed

James Monroe’s election as the fifth President of the United States

Native American tribe in the southeastern U.S who were involved in conflicts with the U.S during the early 19th century.

1819 agreement where Spain ceded Florida to the U.S in exchange for settling border disputes

1823 U.S policy stating that European powers should not interfere in the affairs of the independent nations of the Americas, and the U.S would not interfere in European affairs.

Protective tariff supporting American industries against foreign competition.

Advocates for slavery abolition.

1820 agreement balancing slave and free states. Using 36’30 parallel for future territories.

1825 waterway linking Great Lakes to Hudson River

Steamboat innovator

Fulton’s successful steam-powered vessel

Father of the American industrial Revolution, copied British textile machinery

Inventor of the cotton gin and interchangeable parts advocate.

Female factory workers in Lowell, Massachusetts, during the 19th century textile industry

Economic plan with a national bank, tariffs, and internal improvements

Senator supporting the American System and the Missouri Compromise.

Controversial presidential election with no majoirty, resolved through a political deal

Agreement leading to John Quincy Adams becoming ppresident in 1824

Political factions that evolved in to the modern Democratic and republican parties

Wife of andrew Jackson, who faced controversy and criticism due to the circumstances of their marrige

Principle of rewarding political supporters with government positions

Practice of appointing loyalists to public offices

Controversial tariff raising duties on importing goods

State opposition to the tariff, asserting the right to nullify federal laws

Belief that states can reject federal laws

Senate debate over states’ rights and nullification

toast by Andrew Jackson, “Our Federal Union, it must be preserved!”

Legislation leading to the forced removal of native American tribes to the West.

Area designated for Native American resettlement

Cherokee, Chickasaw, Chooctaw, Creek, and Seminole

Supreme Court case supporting Native American sovereignty

Forced removal of Native Americans, particularly the Cherokee, resulting in many deaths

Eighth president of the Unteid States (1837-1831), successor to Andrew Jackson

Informal group of advisers to president Jackson, contrasted with the official Cabinet

Social and political controversies surrounding Jackson’s Secretary of War’s wife, Peggy Eaton.

Name for Andrew Jackson due to his aggressive use of the presidential Veto

Presidential election resulting in Jackson’s re-election

Federal institution for regulating currency, opposed by Jackson

President of the Bank during the Biddle Battle

Jackson’s conflict with the bank and his veto of its recharter

State banks receiving federal deposits after Jackson withdrew them from the national bank.

Political party opposing Jackson and his Policies

Jackson’s executive order requiring payment of government land in gold or silver

Martin Van Buren’s presidential victory

Economic depression during Van Buren’s presidency

Van Buren’s system to manage government funds independently

William Henry Harrison’s presidential victory, with “Tippecanoe and Tyler Too” as a slogan

Led American Colonization in Texas

Mexican General during the Texas Revolution

Site of a famous Texas battle during the Texas Revolution

Slogan symbolizing Texas Resistance

Including Davy Crockett and Jum Bowie at the Alamo

Decisive Texan victory in 1836, securing Texas independence

Independent nation before joining the U.S

Becoming a U.S State in 1845

William Henry Harrison’s election as President

Treaty resolving U.S-Canadian border disputes

James K. Polk victory in election

President committed to territorial expansion

Slogan for U.S expansionist goals

U.S-Canadian border, established by the Oregon Treaty

Conflict over disputing territory, including the slogan emphasizing U.S Outrage

Military leader in the Mexican-American War, later the 12th President

Californian Rebellion against Mexican Rule

Ended the Mexican-American War, ceding territories

Land acquiring by the U.S from Mexico

Proposal to ban slavery in newly acquired territories

Zachary Taylor’s election as President

Idea that residents decide on slavery in their territory

Opposed to the expansion of slavery into new territories