Early U.S. Presidents: Monroe, Adams, and Jackson

These flashcards cover key concepts and terms related to the early U.S. Presidents Monroe, Adams, and Jackson, focusing on their accomplishments, challenges, and significant events during their presidencies.

Monroe Doctrine

A policy established by James Monroe that warned European countries to stay out of the Western Hemisphere.

Era of Good Feelings

A period during Monroe's presidency characterized by national unity and a decrease in political conflict.

Adams-Onís Treaty

An agreement that resulted in the U.S. acquiring Florida from Spain.

Panic of 1819

The first major economic crisis in U.S. history, leading to bank failures and high unemployment.

Missouri Compromise

An agreement that maintained the balance between slave and free states by admitting Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state.

Corrupt Bargain

The alleged secret deal made during the Election of 1824 that resulted in John Quincy Adams becoming president despite losing the popular vote to Andrew Jackson.

Veto

The power of the president to reject a law proposed by Congress.

Indian Removal Act

A law passed during Jackson's presidency that forced Native American tribes to relocate west of the Mississippi River.

Trail of Tears

The forced removal of Native Americans from their lands leading to thousands suffering and dying during the journey.

Spoils System

The practice of giving government jobs to political supporters rather than qualified individuals.

Nullification Crisis

A conflict during Jackson's presidency when South Carolina attempted to ignore federal tariffs.

Suffrage

The right to vote.

Infrastructure

The basic physical systems of a country, including roads, bridges, and canals.

Tariff

A tax imposed on imported goods.