Alan Brinkley, Chapter 9

Era of Good Feelings

A period in U.S. history marked by a sense of national unity and lack of partisan conflict following the War of 1812.

Jacksonian Democracy

A political movement during the 1820s and 1830s advocating for greater democracy and the rights of the 'common man.'

Democratization

The process of removing financial requirements to vote, thereby expanding the electorate.

Two Party System

A political system dominated by two major parties, in this case, the Republicans and Democrats.

Whigs

An anti-Jackson political party that emerged as a competitor to the Democrats.

The Spoils System

A political strategy where government jobs are given to loyal supporters after winning an election.

Nullification Crisis

A conflict where South Carolina refused to enforce national laws they deemed unconstitutional.

John Calhoun

Vice President under Jackson who advocated for the doctrine of nullification.

Webster Hayne Debate

A series of debates between Robert Hayne and Daniel Webster regarding states' rights and the power of the federal government.

Force Bill

A law that allowed President Jackson to use military force to enforce tariffs.

Clay's Compromise

Legislation aimed at resolving the Nullification Crisis by lowering tariffs.

Indian Removal Act

A law that authorized the displacement of Native Americans from their lands.

Worcester vs Georgia

A Supreme Court case that ruled in favor of the Cherokee, affirming their right to remain on their land.

Trail of Tears

The forced relocation of Native Americans from their homelands, resulting in significant loss of life.

Seminole Wars

Conflicts that arose from the attempts to remove the Seminole tribe from Florida through violent resistance.