The New Republic Faces a

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CHAPTER 8

• The New Republic Faces a
• New Century, 1800 - 1815

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Religion 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

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Native America, 1783-1812
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African 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

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Distribution of Slave Population, 1790-1820
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Jeffersons Republic

• Adamss peacemaking with France contributes to
  Jeffersons success in disputed 1800 election
• Jefferson comes to terms with nations 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

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Election of 1800
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The 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

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The Louisiana Purchase
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Western Exploration, 1803-1807
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More 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

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Madison 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
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War of 1812 (cont.d)

• Hartford Convention delegates opposed war, called
  for Constitutional amendments
• Treaty of Ghent officially returns situation to
  status quo ante bellum
• Wars largest battle takes place after signing of
  peace treaty
• Battle of New Orleans
• Andrew Jackson

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Discussion Questions

• How were conditions for blacks in the north and
  the south during Jeffersons time?
• What was Jeffersons 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?