Political Parties and Diplomacy in Early America

A collection of vocabulary flashcards focused on key concepts regarding the federal government's role, major political figures, and diplomatic policies in early American history.

Federal Government

The central authority that governs the United States, responsible for national policies and diplomatic relations.

Nationalist Diplomacy

A policy aimed at promoting national interests through diplomatic relationships, particularly in relation to foreign powers.

Monroe Doctrine

A key U.S. foreign policy that opposed European colonialism in the Americas and asserted that the U.S. would not interfere in European matters.

Andrew Jackson

The seventh President of the United States who played a significant role in national politics during the 1820s.

Corrupt Bargain

A term referring to the alleged deal that deprived Andrew Jackson of the presidency in the 1824 election.

Transcontinental Treaty

An agreement that defined the boundaries of the U.S. and Spain, including the acquisition of Florida.

First Seminole War

A conflict that led to the U.S. military's involvement in Florida, resulting from tensions with Native American tribes.