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The New Republic Faces a New Century, 1800 - 1815

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Religion in American SocietyReligion in American Society Evangelicalism and schism contributed to multi-

denominational tradition in United States Second Great Awakening lasted to the 1830s Revivalist preacher was widely received,

especially amongst African Americans Religious sects, such Shakers, expands during

this period Revivalism comes to Native Americans

Neolin Handsome Lake Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa

Native America, 1783-1812

African AmericansAfrican Americans

Though slavery ends in North by early 1800s, discrimination and prejudices continue

Northern free African Americans organized churches and other mutual benefit societies

Attempted slave rebellions in South create atmosphere of fear that leads to more harsh treatment

Distribution of Slave Population, 1790-1820

Jefferson’s RepublicJefferson’s Republic Adams’s peacemaking with France contributes to

Jefferson’s success in disputed 1800 election Jefferson comes to terms with nation’s growing

importance in world affairs John Marshall Judiciary Act establishes courts, and Marbury v.

Madison validates judicial review Twelfth Amendment is enacted to prevent future

voting problems

Election of 1800

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The Louisiana PurchaseThe Louisiana Purchase

Jefferson agrees to purchase Louisiana Territory for $15 million, despite constitutional misgivings

Jefferson is stymied in goal to gain West Florida Lewis and Clark explore Louisiana Territory

Sacagawea Spanish wrestle with settlement of Texas Aaron Burr becomes involved in conspiracy to build

separate nation James Wilkinson

The Louisiana Purchase

Western Exploration, 1803-1807

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More Foreign EntanglementsMore Foreign Entanglements

Essex Case of 1805 Non-Importation Act (1806) The Leopard and the Chesapeake Embargo of 1807 was designed to influence

European policy, badly impacted United States revenues

Non-Intercourse Act

Madison and the War of 1812Madison and the War of 1812

In 1808 election, James Madison becomes president

Madison must deal with Britain In 1811, Tecumseh attempts to united northern and

southern tribes Battle of Tippecanoe

War of 1812 begins unexpectedly Conflict stalls until 1814, then is quickly ended

Fort McHenry and the “Star Spangled Banner”

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War of 1812 War of 1812 (cont.’d)(cont.’d)

Hartford Convention delegates opposed war, called for Constitutional amendments

Treaty of Ghent officially returns situation to status quo ante bellum

War’s largest battle takes place after signing of peace treaty Battle of New Orleans Andrew Jackson

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Discussion QuestionsDiscussion Questions

How were conditions for blacks in the north and the south during Jefferson’s time?

What was Jefferson’s vision of the future of the United States? Was it a possible to achieve?

How did the Louisiana Purchase change the future, politically and socially, of the United States?

Describe the causes of the War of 1812. Was the war necessary? Did it benefit the United States?