Review of Andrew Jackson and the Era Following His Presidency

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms and concepts from the lecture focusing on Andrew Jackson's presidency, the economic changes post-presidency, and the historical impact of these events.

Andrew Jackson

The seventh president of the United States, known for his controversial policies including the removal of Native Americans from their lands.

Trail of Tears

The forced relocation of Native American nations from their ancestral homelands to designated 'Indian Territory', resulting in thousands of deaths.

Panic of 1837

A financial crisis that triggered a severe nationwide economic depression in the United States.

Whig Party

A political party formed in the 1830s in opposition to Andrew Jackson and the Democratic Party, advocating for a strong national government.

Martin Van Buren

The eighth president of the United States, known for his handling of the economic crisis that followed Jackson's presidency.

Erie Canal

A man-made waterway completed in 1825 that linked the Hudson River with Lake Erie, significantly boosting New York's economy.

Zero Factor

A legend that suggests that every president elected in a year ending in zero would face significant misfortune or death.

Great Lakes

A group of five large lakes in North America that are important for transportation and economy.

Sectionalism

A sense of loyalty to a particular region or section of a country rather than to the country as a whole.

Nullification Crisis

A political crisis during the 1830s in which South Carolina tried to nullify federal tariffs, leading to a confrontation with the federal government.