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Northwest Ordinance
The Northwest Ordinance was a set of Three Laws . The Northwest Ordinance was a policy admitting new states to the union . ThNorthwest Ordinance was a law that made all states equal no matter when they enter the union. This Law is important in US History because it protected civil liberties . It Also outlawed slavery in the new territory -
Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions
This Was A Protest Against The Alien & Sedition Acts . The Virgina & Kentucky Resolutions stated that the Alien & Sedition Acts were unconstitutional . This Now Authored a set of Resolutions for Kentucky . This Is Important To US History because it made sure Federalist had power . It is also important because it showed how the Alien & Sedition Acts Infringed the power of federal laws . -
Louisiana Purchase
This was an acquisition of the Louisiana Territory by the US from France . It was a land deal between the U.S and France . The Louisiana Purchase Is Important to US History Because It Gave the US Control over the Mississippi River and the port city of New Orleans . Farmers Used This To Ship Their Crops -
Marbury V. Madison
Marbury v. Madison Established Judicial Review . This gave the Supreme Court the right to declare that the acts of Congress were unconstitutional. Marbury V. Madison strengthened the Federal Government. This is important to US history because this gave the Supreme Court the right to overrule any unconstitutional act by congress . -
Monroe Doctrine
This was President James Monroe annual message to congress. The Monroe Doctrine made 4 basic points . This stated that the United States would not interfere with internal affairs dealing with European powers -
Nullification Crisis
This was a scene in 1832. South Carolina adopted the Ordinance to nullify the tariff acts. This is important to US History because it marked the third protective tariff implemented by the government. -
Texas Annexation
This Led to war .Texas is the 28th state to enter into the union. The Texas border dispute with Mexico quickly led to the Mexican session. This is important to US History because it gave the US a huge chunk of land . The land was worth $15 million -
Oregon Territory
The US and the British had a dispute going on about where the boarder was going to be. So they came to conclusion that the boarder were going to be at the 49 Parallel . Finally the The Oregon Territory Was Admitted . -
Mexican Cession/ Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
This is the treaty that ended the Mexican Cession .This was a territorial dispute involving Texas. This is an important event in Us History because it ended in favor to the US. -
Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation led to the total abolition of slavery. This was the effect as an rebellion against the federal government. -
Alien & Sedition Acts
President John Adams signed this Act . This Act consisted of four laws . These laws prepared Americans for war with France . These laws are important to US History because it gave powers to deport foreigners. It also made it hard for new immigrants to vote .