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Eli Whitney Patents Cotton Gin
Allows southern cotton to be profitable and reinvigorates slavery in the south. -
Gabriel Prosser Slave Rebellion
Caused outlaw of slave education -
Thomas Jefferson Elected President
Jefferson is elected after a long struggle with John Adams. Marked the end of the Federalist Party. -
Louisiana Purchase
The American acquisition of large tracts of land in the Midwest/South from France in exchange for a total of 15 million dollars. -
Marbury Vs. Madison
A supreme court case which granted the court the power to overrule federal laws which are found to conflict with the Constitution. It also played a role in making the Judiciary branch separate from the Executive and Legislative branches. -
Beginning of Lewis and Clark Expedition
An expedition lead by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, commissioned by Jefferson to map the territory gained in the Louisiana Purchase. -
Embargo Act
The embargo of French and British goods in response to violations of British-American neutrality in the War of 1812 (namely, the impressment of American merchants into the British Navy). -
Chesapeake-Leopard Affair
An incident in which a British ship (the Leopard) attacked an American vessel unexpectedly, looking for deserters of the British Navy. Caused American backlash and lead to Embargo Act. -
James Madison Elected President
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Non-Intercourse Act
Lifted embargoes from the Embargo Act, excluding those targeted at England and France. Meant to damage the French and British economies, although it was ineffective. -
Death of Tecumseh
Decisive blow to the hope of the Native Americans, allowed the US to continue seizing land from Native Americans. -
End of the War of 1812
Ended the War of 1812 with the signing of the Treaty of Ghent. Fighting stopped with the British having succeeded in their goals and wary of continued war expenses. No territory changes were made. -
Burning of Washington
A British invasion of the U.S. capital, culminating in the burning of several buildings, including the White House and Capitol Building, by members of the British army. -
Treaty of Ghent Ratified
Brought about the (official) end of the War of 1812, restoring (mostly) peaceful relations between America and Britain. -
Hartford Convention
A meeting of the Federalist party to discuss political grievances during the war of 1812. News of Andrew Jackson's success in the war following the Convention, however, caused the Federalists to appear in the public eye as petty and disgraced, partially leading to their elimination as a major political force. -
Battle of New Orleans
A battle fought between British and American forces (who were unaware of the end of the War of 1812). Effectively ended War of 1812. Beginning of Era of Good Feeling (?) -
James Monroe Elected President
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Rush-Bagot Treaty
Treaty between America and Canada which began disarmament after the War of 1812 -
Adams-Onis Treaty
Treaty between America and Spain defining the borders of New Spain and ceding Florida to America. -
McCulloch V. Maryland
Supreme court case which led to "necessary and proper clause," giving federal government certain powers not explicitly stated in the constitution -
Panic of 1819
Financial crisis brought about by napoleonic wars, speculation in the west, and devaluation of paper money -
Missouri Compromise
Established Maine (free) and Missouri (slave) as states in the union, effectively "balancing" the sides of the conflict over slavery, but actually worsening tension between the two groups. -
Denmark Vesey Slave Revolt
Denmark Vesey, and educated and skilled carpenter, was executed for his part in a conspiracy to kill South Carolina slave holders and sail the freed slaves to Haiti. (Picture is unknown but may be Denmark) -
Monroe Doctrine
A statement by the American government that efforts by European powers to take control of any countries in the Americas would by seen as a hostile action towards the U.S. Likewise, it was agreed that America would stay out of European affairs. -
John Quincy Adams Elected (Corrupt Bargain)
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Tariff of Abominations
A tariff meant to protect american industry by taxing foreign goods (hurt the south greatly)
