Copy of Unit guide - 08 The Era of Good Feelings (2)

Era of Good Feelings

A period in U.S. history (1817-1825) marked by rising nationalism and the collapse of the Federalist Party.

Andrew Jackson

War hero from the War of 1812, military general, and 7th President known for his support of the 'common man.'

Adams-Onis Treaty

A treaty in 1819 in which Spain ceded all of Florida to the United States and gave up its claims to territory north of the 42nd parallel.

Caucus System

A political nomination system where party members in Congress chose the party's candidate.

Francis Cabot Lowell

He created textile mills in Lowell, Massachusetts, employing many young women and promoting their independence.

American System

An early 19th-century economic plan by Henry Clay promoting national growth through protective tariffs, a national bank, and internal improvements.

Erie Canal

A canal completed in 1825 that connected Albany and Buffalo, facilitating the transport of goods in New York.

Market Revolution

A period in antebellum America characterized by the industrial and transportation revolutions and changes in agriculture.

McCulloch v. Maryland

An 1819 Supreme Court case that established the federal government's implied powers to create a national bank.

Missouri Compromise

1820 agreement allowing Missouri to enter as a slave state and Maine as a free state, and prohibiting slavery above 36°30'.

Seminole War

Conflict where Andrew Jackson invaded Florida to end raids by the Seminole Indians, leading to the Adams-Onis Treaty.

Tariff of 1816

The first protective tariff in American history aimed at protecting New England manufacturers from British goods.

Nullification

The theory that states have the right to invalidate any federal law deemed unconstitutional.

Gibbons v. Ogden

An 1824 Supreme Court case affirming Congress's authority to regulate interstate commerce.

Worcester v. Georgia

A landmark Supreme Court case asserting that the state of Georgia could not impose laws on the Cherokee Nation.

Panic of 1819

The first major economic crisis in the United States, leading to widespread bank failures and foreclosures.

James Monroe

Fifth President of the United States, known for the Monroe Doctrine and efforts to promote national unity.

Industrialization

The transition from an agrarian society to one based on industrial production.

Transportation Improvements

Developments such as turnpikes, canals, and railroads that enhanced movement of goods and people in America.

Corrupt Bargain

The alleged deal between John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay during the contentious election of 1824.

National Republicans

A political group opposing Andrew Jackson, supporting John Quincy Adams and federal unity.

James Madison

Fourth President of the United States, who advocated for a national bank and internal improvements.

Lowell System

An early factory system that employed young women in textile production under strict working conditions.

Nationalism

A political ideology focused on promoting the interests and culture of a particular nation.

Sectionalism

Loyalty to a particular region of the country over the country as a whole, often leading to conflict.

Daniel Webster

A prominent statesman associated with the Whig Party and known for his advocacy of a strong federal government.

Specialization

The economic practice of focusing on producing a specific good or service, based on regional advantages.

Treaty of 1818

A treaty resolving conflicts between the U.S. and Britain, establishing the northern boundary of the Louisiana Territory.

Tallmadge Amendment

A proposed amendment to gradually eliminate slavery in Missouri, leading to significant conflict over slavery.

Henry Clay

A 19th-century statesman known for developing the American System and his role in significant compromises.

Francis Cabot Lowell

A key figure in the American Industrial Revolution who established the first textile mills in the U.S.

James Monroe

The fifth President of the United States, known for the Monroe Doctrine and the period of political unity.

Samuel Slater

The 'Father of the Factory System' in America, he brought British textile technology to the U.S.

Rush-Bagot Agreement

An agreement between the U.S. and Britain in 1817 that limited naval armaments on the Great Lakes.