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The Louisiana Purchase is considered one of President Thomas Jefferson's greatest presidential achievements. The land between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains is purchased from France for about $15 million.
Thomas Jefferson
Under the Judiciary Act of 1789, which directed the Court to issue writs to government officials in such cases, Chief Justice John Marshall issued a preliminary injunction. President Jefferson signs the Embargo Act, stopping trade with all countries in the world.
Thomas Jerrfson was the 3rd peridents and became the frist person to be inaugurated in Washington, D.C
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison is inaugurated as the 4th President, ending Jefferson's presidency. Jefferson retires to his home at Monticello outside Charlottesville, Virginia, to assume a private life.
Madison made a major contribution to the ratification of the Constitution by writing, with Alexander Hamilton and John Jay, the Federalist essays. He helped frame the Bill of Rights and enacted the first revenue legislation. Madison was elected President in 1808, when the U.S. prohibited trade with both Britain and France.
Out of his leadership came the development of the Jeffersonian Party. Before he took office the Embargo Act was repealed.During the first year of Madison's Administration, the United States prohibited trade with both Britain and France; then in May, 1810, Congress authorized trade with both, directing the President, if either would accept America's view of neutral rights, to forbid trade with the other nation.Napoleon pretended to comply.
Late in 1810, Madison proclaimed non-intercourse with Great Britain.
Andrew Jackson's triumph at New Orleans, convinced Americans that
the War of 1812 had been gloriously successful.
Madison co-authored a series of essays with John Jay and Alexander Hamilton that appeared in various New York newspapers. There were 85 essays in all (Madison wrote 29), and they were known as the Federalist Papers. On June 21, 1788, New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify the new Constitution.
James Monroe
James Monroe
The Era of Good Feelings: 1815-1819 (officially 1825)
James Monroe's two terms are know as the Era of Good Feelings. And an era of good feelings it was, Nationalism, Optimism, and Goodwill were at all all-time high. Though everything was not all rainbows and kittens. There were still many debates relating to Tarrifs, the National Bank, and Land Sales. This era only lasted until the Panic of 1819.
The Monroe Doctrine: (1823)
Many different european countries aimed to establish territory in the Americas, For example, Spain tried to return to power in South America, and many other european countries tried to stop them. This eventually led James Monroe to unveil the Monroe Doctrine, a declaration that stated that the American Continents were to not be considered for further colonization by Europe. This essentially meant that the United States opposed European colonization.
Election of 1824:
Following the very controversial and heavily contested election of 1824, John Quincy Adams emerged the victor and became the 6th President of the United States. His victory was considered a "corrupt bargain" by Jacksonians. (Andrew Jackson supporters) Nevertheless, America gained a new President.
John Quincy Adam's Presidency
(President John Quincy Adams)
President Adams requested money from Congress that would be utilized to build infinfrastructure for the country. Some examples are a national university, and an astronomical observatory. These investments were often critqued by those that apposed him. Jacksonians referred to them as "wastes of money" and "violations of the Constitution"
John Quincy Adams introduces a new Tariff
In 1828. with elections around the corner, Congress decided to introduce a new tariff law. "A tariff of of abominations" is what southerners referred to it as. This bill favored Northern Manufacturers but left the Southerners out to dry
John Quincy Adam's "tariff of abominations" did not go over well with the majority of Americans. He also lacked a strong public image, one of Andrew Jackson's strongest traits. Andrew Jackson was deemed "cool" by the public. This, as well as his repeated alienation of southerners, caused him to get absolutely slaughtered in the polls. Andrew Jackson, Now President Jackson, seemed to be quite fond of slaughtering things. This will make sense later down the timeline. The two go together like cookies and cream.
(President Jackson)
(seem familiar?)
Soon after winning the election, President Jackson got to work on cutting government expenses. He also loved to veto bills. He vetoed more bills than all the previous Presidents combined. (12)
Peggy Eaton Affair: (1829)
Peggy Eaton, the Secretary of war's wife, was victim to gossip from the other wives of the cabinet. When President Jackson became aware of this, he came to her side and defended her. This action, however, caused most of his cabinet to resign, and eventually led to the vice president, John C Calhoun, to resign. He was replaced with Martin Van Buren.
Andrew Jackson
The Indian Removal Act (1830)
In 1830, President Jackson signed a bill that forced many Native Americans to move out of their land. This bill was made to benefit land hungry citizens. Some Native Tribes like the Cherokees, Challenged the laws forcing them to leave in court. They lost Cherokee Nation v. Georgia, but won Worcester v. Georgia. This caused a split that sparked debate between the court and the state. This impasse was resolved by President Jackson who sided with the state's decision to remove the Cherokees from their home.
Andrew Jackson fought many duels. Slaughtering people was his Niche.
Andrew Jackson once fought off an assassin with a cane
Andrew Jackson was a Native fighter prior to his presidency. Old habits die hard
Jackson's Second Term:
After winning the election of 1832, President Jackson had one thing in mind: Destruction of the Bank of the United States.. He first withdrew all federal funds from the bank, and transferred them to State banks.
These were nicknamed "Pet Banks" by his opponents.
The Panic of 1837:
Inflation for Land and goods were incredibly high as a result of President Jackson's policies and speculation in western lands. President Jackson hoped to mend this by only allowing land purchases to be made by paying with silver and gold. This made the papernote's value plummet. This caused a financial crisis and plunged the economy into a depression.
After winning the election in 1836, Martin Van Buren was
almost immediately tasked with dealing with the new financial crisis. As always, the president was blamed for the financial crisis.
Martin Van Buren
The Trail Of Tears:
In 1838, soon after Martin Van Buren became president, 15,000 Cherokees were forced to leave Georgia. 4,000 Cherokees died along the trail, giving it the nickname "Trail of Tears". This was caused mainly by Andrew Jackson, but it occured under Martin Van Buren's presidency. He was also Andrew Jackson's vice president, so he really can't avoid any of the blame.
Election of 1840:
To no one's surprise, The financial crisis cost Martin Van Buren his re-election. The Whigs, his opposers, used this crisis to campaign against him. This led to his defeat and for William Henry Harrison to become the next President of the United States
Trail of Tears
President William Henry Harrison dies 32 days into office - 1841
William Henry Harrison
The signing of the Webster-Ashburton Treaty normalizes U.S.-British relations by adjusting the Maine-Brunswick border, settling boundary issues around western Lake Superior, and resurveying numerous smaller borders.
Apparently, President William Henry Harrison's favorite food was squirrel stew.
The Treaty of Guadalupe ended the war between The United States and Mexico, Mexico ceded 55% of it's territory.
In 1845, under John Tylers Precidency Texas was annexed. It increased sectoinal cleavage that led toward a civil war
John Tyler
He attended the College of William and Mary and studied law. Serving in the House of Representatives from 1816 to 1821, Tyler voted against most nationalist legislation and opposed the Missouri Compromise. After leaving the House he served as Governor of Virginia.
Elizabeth Blackwell receives the first medical degree awarded to a woman on January 23, 1849,
James Knox Polk becomes the first sitting President of the United States to have his photograph taken, in New York City.
James K. Polk
He was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, in 1795. Studious and industrious, Polk was graduated with honors in 1818 from the University of North Carolina. As a young lawyer he entered politics, served in the Tennessee legislature, and became a friend of Andrew Jackson.