Early 19th Century American Development, Diplomacy, and ExpansionThe Marshall Court and the Expansion of Federal Power Marbury v. Madison (1803) and Judicial Review McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) and federal property Gibbons v. Ogden (1824) and regulating interstate commerceThe James Monroe Presidency (1817-1825) Rush-Bagot Agreement (1817) (Great Lakes demilitarization, agreement on Canadian border) Florida acquired from Spain (1819) The Monroe Doctrine (1823)Westward and Internal Expansion National road built to Illinois Cherokee Indian removal (1830-1838) Coastal road from Maine to Saint Augustine Canal building to create interlocking markets (Great Lakes and river systems)Other Developments Railroads (3K miles of track in 1820, 30K in 1860) 20% live in cities by 1860 Urbanization spurred by American System and Embargo
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