Chapter 7 Study Guide

Who was Eli Whitney?

-Known for using interchangeable parts of a firearm + inventor of the cotton gin

Who was Samuel Slater?

-”father of industrial revolution”, called this because he introduced first water powered cotton mill.

Who was Francis Cabott Lowell?

- built most famous textile mill, highly contributing to manufacturing industry

Who was Henry Clay?

-a senator, created plan for US that included tariffs, roads and canals to be built and 2nd bank of US

What was the Missouri Compromise?

- an attempt to address tension about slavery

Who was John Calhoun?

- a big states rights advocate from South Carolina, slave owner, supported embargo that lead to War of 1812

What was the Marbury V Madison case?

- case stating legislature could declare laws unconstitutional

What was the Gibbons v Ogden case about?

-discussed rights to regulate interstate commerce/trade

What was the Adams Onis Treaty?

- Defined Western limits of Louisiana Purchase

What was the Erie canal/its significance?

-direct route from Ohio to New York

What/when was the Louisiana Purchase?

-US purchase of Louisiana territory from France , 1803

What was the Era of Good Feelings?

- period of nationalism /optimism (1816-1824)

What was the Monroe Doctrine?

-a warning to Europe to not interfere with Western affairs

What was the election of 1824?

when John Q Adams defeated Andrew Jackson by a lot more electoral votes

Who was the 1st president?

Washington

2nd President?

Adams

3rd President?

Jefferson

4th President?

Madison

5th President?

Monroe

6th President?

Quincy Adams