The Era of Good Feelings (1809 - 1829)

By JMcIntosh

  • Nonintercourse Act

    Americans can trade will all nations except for Britain and France
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    President James Madison's Term

  • Fletcher v. Peck

    Concluded that a state could not pass legislation invalidating a contract. This was the first time the Supreme Court ruled a state law as unconstitutional

  • Macon's Bill No. 2

    If GB or France respect US neutrality at sea then the US would prohibit trade w/ nation's foe
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    War of 1812

    Conflict b/n US and GB

  • Hartford Convention

    New Englanders discuss secession

  • The Treaty of Ghent

    Ended War of 1812, neither side gained anything from the war

  • Martin v. Hunter's Lease

    Established the principle that the Supreme Court has jurisdiction over state courts in cases involving constitutional rights

  • Tariff of 1816

    First tariff protecting American industry

  • Monroe becomes President

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    President James Monroe's term

  • Rush-Bagot Agreement

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    Panic of 1819

    First US financial crisis since Washington Admin.

  • Dartmouth College v. Woodward

    Concluded that a contract for a private corporation cannot be altered by the state.

  • Adams Onis Treaty

    aka. Florida Purchase Treaty

  • McCulloch v. Maryland

    Concluded that the federal government had implied power to create the national bank, and that a state cannot tax a federal institution.

  • Missouri Compromise

  • Cohens v. Virginia

    Established the principle that the Supreme Court can review a state court's decision involving any powers of federal government.

  • Monroe Doctrine

  • Gibbons v. Ogden

    Established the federal government's broad control of interstate commerce.

  • Erie Canal Complete