Young Nation Growth through Westward Expansion
Jeffersonian Era Two political parties emerge: The Federalist and the Democratic- Republicans All three presidents Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe belong to the same party Today’s Democratic party is based on the Democratic-Republicans The country grows in size and power during all three presidencies
Thomas Jefferson Jefferson’s theory called “Jeffersonian-Republicanism” guides the president The Supreme Court becomes stronger Jefferson buys land from France
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison France and Britain threaten U.S. ships War of 1812 The end of the Federalist Party Growth of American Industry Confirmed the U.S. as a free and independent nation
James Monroe Nationalism vs. Regional concerns Monroe adds more land Monroe doctrine enacted in western hemisphere
James Monroe
Andrew Jackson Regional differences divide country Jackson is seen as a man for the common people Jackson passes laws against Native Americans Jackson is seen as a tyrant and corrupt
Manifest Destiny The U.S. expands through settlement and war Mormons Migrate west Texas gains independence California sees population boom