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Louisana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase (French: Vente de la Louisiane "Sale of Louisiana") was the acquisition by the United States of America of 828,000 square miles of France's claim to the territory of Louisiana in 1803. The U.S. paid 15 million dollars (less than 3 cents per acre) for the Louisiana territory. -
Devlopment Of the National Road
The National Road was developed in 1811 under president James Madison, beginning in Maryland, and heading westward through Pennsylvania and Missourri, and finally stopping in Illinois. This road is reminiscent of the highway system put into use today, and is a major advancement in transportation. -
Missouri Compromise
Dictated that Maine would become a free state and Missouri would be a slave state to keep the balance in the government. Also it stated that all western territory West would be free. Themes: Politics and Citizenship Demographic Changes Culture Slavery and its Legacy War and Diplomacy Environment -
Jacksons Tariff Act
The major goal of the tariff was to protect industries in the northern United States which were being driven out of business by low-priced imported goods by putting a tax on them. -
Democratic Party
Andrew Jackson's election to the office of president shaped the Democratic party and the powers of the presidency. His presidency marked the rise in popular political participation and the introduction of the spoils system."Old Hickory" -
Indian Removal Act
The act authorized him to negotiate with the Indians in the Southern United States for their removal to federal territory west of the Mississippi River in exchange for their homelands. -
Jackson Vs. National Bank
As the election of 1832 approached, Jackson's opponents hoped to embarrass him by posing a new dilemma. The charter of the Bank of the United States was due to expire in 1836. The president had not clearly defined his position on the bank, but he was increasingly uneasy about how it was then organized. More significant in an election year was the fact that large blocs of voters who favoured Jackson were openly hostile to the bank. -
Industrialization
As production became more efficient and out put grew, transportation became a key part in industrial growth. Investment into canals and railroads grew. This expansion in transportation connected the U.S.'s major industrial areas and allowed for faster movement of goods neccessary to keep up with the increasing pace. -
The Whig Party
The Whig Party was a reaction to the authoritarian policies of Andrew Jackson. William Henry Harrison was the first Whig president but died thirty-two days into his presidency. The Whig Party -
Horace Mann
Horace Mann created the board of education in 1837. In the year of 1843, Horace visited the schools in Europe. Mann noticed the schools made the children pay for schooling and the majority of these children weren't coming because of it. The fact was Mr. Mann wanted all children to go to school, therefore he had the government have pubical funding for all schools. -
Manifest Destiny
Manifest Destiny was the belief widely held by Americans in the 19th century that the United States was destined to expand across the continent. The concept, born out of "a sense of mission to redeem the Old World", was enabled by "the potentialities of a new earth for building a new heaven. -
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo brought the Mexican-American War to and end and established the border between the U.S. and Mexico. This is important because it determined the size of the Southern U.S. as well as the current border.Themes: American Identity Demographic Changes Economic Transformations Environment Politics and Citizenship Slavery and its Legacy War and Diplomacy