U.S. History: War of 1812, Monroe Doctrine, and Early 19th Century Politics

Who became the 4th president in 1809?

James Madison

What treaty gave the Great Lake region to the US?

The Treaty of Paris

What were two reasons for problems with Native Americans in the Ohio Valley?

Americans did not always honor treaties; Indians did not always understand the treaties.

What was the Battle of Tippecanoe?

A battle between settlers and Native Americans led by Tecumseh.

Who was Tecumseh?

Chief of the Shawnees who formed a confederacy against US expansion.

Who led the Americans in the Battle of Tippecanoe?

William Henry Harrison

What was a cause of the War of 1812?

Impressment of American soldiers

What was another cause of the War of 1812?

Interference with American trade

What was the outcome of the War of 1812?

Created a sense of national pride and unity.

Who was elected as the 5th president in 1816?

James Monroe

What was the Era of Good Feelings?

A period of political unity and peace after the War of 1812.

What treaty led to disarmament in the Great Lakes?

Rush-Bagot Treaty

What did the Adams-Onis Treaty accomplish?

Sold Florida to the US for $5 million.

What was the Monroe Doctrine?

A policy stating Europe cannot interfere in the Western Hemisphere.

What was the Tallmadge Amendment?

Proposed no new slaves in Missouri and freedom for slave children.

What was the Missouri Compromise?

An agreement that Missouri would be a slave state and Maine a free state.

What did the Tariff of 1816 do?

Imposed high taxes on imported goods to protect domestic manufacturing.

What was the purpose of the National Road?

To link western goods with eastern markets.

What was the significance of McCulloch v. Maryland?

Protected the powers of Congress over the states.

What was the significance of Gibbons v. Ogden?

Protected federal power over interstate commerce.