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Topic #1:Lead-Up to the War of 1812: Part #1

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Topic #1:Lead-Up to the War of 1812: Part #1

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*Ordered by London Government in 1806 which closed European ports under French control to foreign shipping - including Americans unless they stopped at British Ports
*Napoleon ordered seizure of all merchant ships including American that entered British ports
*American Ships caught in middle of conflict

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* Forcible enlistment of sailors
* Britain had about 6000 US citizens impressed from 1806-1811 alone
* Many of these citizens died in his majesty's service

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*British royal frigate approached American frigate, the Chesapeake, and demanded the surrender of four alleged deserts even though they never claimed right to seize sailors from a foreign worship
*American commander refused and the British fired upon them, killing 3 wounding 18, and having 4 deserters dragged away
*Americans seriously angered by this

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*In response to British and French mistreatment of American merchants
*Jefferson knew Europe depended on US exports and if he were to cut them off, the offending powers would be forced to bow
* Congress passed Embargo Act in 1807 which forbade all exports from the US to any foreign port
*American economy hurt and citizens furious about the act and at Jefferson

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Topic #2:Prelude to the War of 1812 (Part #2) & War of 1812

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Topic #2:Prelude to the War of 1812 (Part #2) & War of 1812

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- Was a substitute act for the Embargo act that was repealed in 1809
- The Act opened up trade to every country except France and Britain

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- Reopened American trade with the entire world. Passed by Congress
- There was a clause that stated that if Britain or France repealed its commercial restrictions, then the U.S. would reinstate its trading embargo against the non-repealing country
- This bill led to the War of 1812

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-resulted in the defeat of "the prophet" Shawnee Chief  Tenskwatawa
-was killed by William Henry Harrison in Indiana
- Tecumseh; the prophets brother formed an alliance with the British against the United states

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-  the final battle in the war of 1812
- was a resounding victory and brought an outpouring of nationalism.
- earned much respect from European countries after standing up for what they believe in.

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-  Tsar Alexander I of Russia wanted Americans and British to come to peace because he didn't want the British to lose strength in the Americas and have Napoleon take over Europe
- Signed on December 24, 1814 in Ghent, Belgium
- Both sides stopped fighting and conquered territory was restored

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~Signed by Britain and the United States
~Pact allowed New England fishermen access to Newfoundland fisheries, established the northern border or Louisiana Territory
~Provided for the joint occupation of the Oregon Country for 10 years

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~Spain ceded Florida to the United States
~In exchange, abandoned its claims to Texas

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- Made by Madison to warn European powers from seeking territories in America
- US lacked the power to back this Doctrine up
-British wanted unrestricted access to the Latin-American markets

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- Confusion over where the Russian territories in North America
- treaty sets boundaries over Russian holdings

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Pride in your country combined with the line of thought that citizens and interests of your country are more important and worth more than those of others countries. Nationalist sentiments grew within the United States during the early 1800s as they became respected globally.

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First protective tariff in American history, created primarily to shield New England manufacturers from the inflow of British goods after the War of 1812.
1. Gave American colonists a fair chance to succeed in their own economic market.
2. Helped cover the cost of any war debts that accumulated from the War of 1812.
3. Provided money that helped fuel and operate the national government.

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Created the American System to make a better economy
1. Strong Banking System
2. Protective Tariffs
3. Strong Networks ( Roads, Canals, Communication, etc. )
Introduced Missouri Compromise. ( Maine gets added as free state and Missouri gets to have slaves )

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Topic #5: Era of Good Feelings (Or was it?)

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Topic #5: Era of Good Feelings (Or was it?)

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-President from 1817-1825
-He created the Monroe Doctrine which was a policy that opposed European colonialism in the Americas beginning in 1823.
-His presidency coincides with the Era of Good Feelings

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-Popular name for the period of one-party,Republican, rule during James Monroe's presidency. The term obscures bitter conflicts over internal improvements, slavery, and the national bank.

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-In 1819 there was an economic panic.
-This brought deflation, depression, bankruptcies, bank failures, unemployment, soup kitchens, and overcrowded pesthouses known as debotrs' prisoners.
-Financial paralysis from the panic, which lasted in some degree for several years, gave a rude setback to the nationalistic ardor.

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Topic #6: Politics and Regional Interests

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Topic #6: Politics and Regional Interests

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1. A secret meeting was held in 1814 between Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island to discuss the unaddressed grievances from the War of 1812.

2. They held the list of demands that:

1. The government compensates them for trade loss as a result of the trade embargos.

2. ⅔ vote in congress for any new embargos, states, or wars.

3. 1 term presidency.

4. Slavery was to be abolished.

5. Subsequent abolishment of the ⅗ clause.

6. 2 successive presidents could not be from the same state.

3. Hartford Resolutions signified the death in the federalist party.

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A failed proposal that wanted to prohibit the importation of slaves westward into the Missouri territory to eventually phase-out slavery. Southern states saw it as a threat from the North to throw off the balance of northern and southern power.

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Missouri was allowed to become a slave state but in order to keep the balance of representation equal, Maine was created out of part of Massachusetts, and the northern part of the Louisiana Territory would be turned into free-states.

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What Was the Missouri Compromise? | History

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-Maryland tries to destroy the US Bank through tax
-Marshall says US Bank is constitutional per Hamilton
-Strengthens federal authority, allowed implied laws from the Constitution

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-Georgia gives land to private speculators, then cancels it
-Marshall grants land to private speculators
-Protects property rights from popular pressure in contracts
-Forbids state laws in imparing contracts

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-Cohen illegally sells lottery tickets and was guilty in state of VA
-Appeals to Supreme Court
-Marshall says Supreme Court can rule on state cases

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-New York gives waterborne commerce to a private company
-New York loses
-Congress can regulate interstate commerce

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-Dartmouth College is given royal charter by the King
-New Hampshire wants to take it away
-Marshall says college should be allowed
-Protected private education