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War Hawks Gain Political Influence
The War Hawks called for war against Britain, starting around 1811, until the end of the war. They felt they should defend American national honor against British impressiment. In their opinion, war was the best option rather than loosing independence. -
John C. Calhoun Elected to Congress
From South Carolina, he was elected to Congress in 1811.
He held a strong nationalist belief and tried to show broad views over issues. His widespread stance shows how he believed himself to be above sectional divides. -
Daniel Webster becomes a member of The U.S. House of Representatives
Daniel was from Massachusetts and had views aligning with the northern section. Daniel felt strongly against tariffs believing it to be unconstitutional. He also believe slavery to be wrong though did very little to stop it. -
Henry Clay elected speaker of the house
Henry was the leading figure in the western states. Henry was pro tariff, and had mixed feelings on slavery. He recognized slavery as a negative thing, though he still owned slaves. He also supported the construction of roads and canals. -
William H. Crawford becomes Secretary of the Treasury
William H. Crawford was elected secretary of treasury for James Monroe in 1816. From Georgia, he held standard southern beliefs (slavery, low tariffs, etc). Many colleges called him a cynical spoilsman but in reality, his department was first-rate. -
John Quincy Adams elected Secretary of State
John Quincy Adams was elected Secretary of State. Adams associated with most of the beliefs of the northerners. He felt very strongly against slavery though unlike most northerners had an open mind to tariffs. -
Martin van Buren elected senator
In 1821, Martin van Buren was elected a senator. He served 7 years, then resigned to be the governor of New York. He was known as 'The Red Fox,' and the members of his political group were known as the Albany Regency. He was from the north and believed in high tariffs and opposed slavery. -
The Missouri Compromise passed
The Missouri Compromise was passed when there were 22 states, and there was an even amount of slave and free states. When Missouri wanted statehood, Maine was added as a free state in order to maintain this balance. It also banned slavery north of the 36th parallel in the Louisiana Territory. -
The Missouri Enabling Act passed
James Tallmage introduced this amendment, and originally it was rejected by the senate, but it pased in the house. The debate over Missouri was not about slavery, but representation. When it was passed, It stated that all slaves born in Missouri should be freed after they turned 25. It challenged typical southern beliefs about slavery, breaking the balance of slave states and free states. -
Missouri becomes a state
The Missouri compromise created Missouri as a slave state, which slowed the decline of slavery. It also challenged the northern view of the Louisianna Territory being completely free, but made a balance of slave and free states.
