Jefferson Through
Adams
Election of 1800
- very
tense division along party lines, fear of civil war
- Comes
down to Burr and Jefferson (both Reps) Fed House gets to choose (Hamilton key)
- JeffersonÕs
election shows success of new system - new ideas without new government
Jeffersonian Republicanism
- Simplicity
& frugality in style
- Smaller
government, minimalize role of executive branch
- Income
from customs duties & land sales
- AdamsÕ
Midnight Judges snuck in at end of term, Marbury v. Madison
- The
Louisiana Purchase ($15m, 3 cents/acre)
- Expansion
of executive authority
- Lewis
and Clark: exploration, publicity to encourage settlement, establish
Indian Relations
Transatlantic Troubles
- British
Impressed United States sailors & harassed American Ships
- We
respond with an embargo on British goods - commerce comes to a halt
- Each
region hit hard - massive protests vs. Embargo Act of 1807
The Madisons in the White House
- White
House becomes symbol of Presidency
- Dolley
Madison builds social network of Women in Washington City, republican
government is socially accessible
Indian Troubles in the West
- Tecumseh
builds Indian confederacy in the Ohio Valley - booming population of
settlers
- Harrison
uses Òdivide and conquerÓ treaties to win lands at low cost
- Harrison
& Tecumseh clash - Battle of Tippecanoe called victory by Americans
but tensions increase
The War of 1812
- Fueled
by trade tensions with British & territorial clashes with Indians
- War
Hawks come to Congress in 1811 (Clay & Calhoun from west & south)
expand army
- Declare
war in 1812 along sectional lines (NE & Mid Atlantic opposed)
- We
launch a failed invasion of Canada
- By
early 1813 weÕre having a little success against Indians in west
- Jackson
defeats Creeks
- 8/14:
British launch their own offensive, burn parts of DC & attack
Baltimore
- 1/15:
Jackson defeats invading British force at New Orleans
- Truce
more than win - leads to nationalism
- Indians
biggest losers, war hawks winners
Women in the Early Republic
- Women
and the Law
- Women
and Church Governance
Monroe
- The
Missouri Compromise - growth of slavery debate
- MO
slave state, ME free state, no slavery above 36Õ 30
- Parties
learn to try and bridge geography and not allow slavery to divide
- The
Monroe Doctrine, Revolutions in LA colonies - Monroe warns Europeans to
stay out
The Election of 1824
- caucus
system breaks down & several candidates emerge: Adams, Clay, Calhoun,
and Jackson
- Voters
directly choose electors for first time
- Jackson
leads but lacks majority, Clay throws support behind Adams (becomes Sec.
of State)
- Jackson
supporters claim Òcorrupt bargainÓ
The Adams Administration
- Adams
calls for huge expansion of governmentÕs role
- Not
politically skilled, spends much time placating enemies
- Intellectual
who felt he was expanding knowledge
- Opposition
finds him too ÒHamiltonianÓ