Jackson's Presidency

What is the Monroe Doctrine?

A policy stating no European powers could enter the Western Hemisphere, established during Monroe's presidency.

What was the Era of Good Feelings?

A period marked by national unity and political harmony during Monroe's presidency.

What is the 49th parallel?

The border established between the US and Canada.

What was the Florida Purchase Treaty?

Agreement in 1819 where the US acquired Florida from Spain.

What was the Missouri Compromise?

Legislation that admitted Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state to maintain Congressional balance.

What was the American System?

An economic plan by Henry Clay promoting a strong bank, infrastructure development, and tariffs.

What are steamships?

Boats powered by steam engines, improving trade and transportation, developed by Robert Fulton.

What was Gibbons v. Ogden?

A landmark Supreme Court case that reinforced federal authority over interstate commerce.

What is the Corrupt Bargain?

The alleged secret deal between John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay that led to Adams' presidency.

What is the Democratic Party?

Political party that re-emerged during Jackson's presidency, emphasizing the common man.

What is the spoils system?

Practice in which political supporters were rewarded with government jobs.

What was the Indian Removal Act?

Legislation that facilitated the forced relocation of Native American tribes to Oklahoma.

What was the Trail of Tears?

The forced march of Cherokee Indians to Oklahoma, resulting in suffering and death.

What was the Tariff of Abominations?

A term used by the South to describe tariffs they deemed unfairly advantageous to the North.

What is the Force Bill?

Legislation that authorized the use of military force to ensure states paid tariffs.

What was the Bank War?

The political struggle between President Jackson and supporters of the Second Bank of the United States.

What are pet banks?

State banks selected by Jackson to receive the funds from the national bank after he dismantled it.