Part III and IV

Era of Good Feelings

A period characterized by a single political party, the Democratic-Republicans, and the decline of the Federalist party.

Seminole War

Conflict where Seminole Indians stole from settlements, leading to Andrew Jackson's military actions.

Adams-Onis Treaty

A treaty in which the United States acquired Florida from Spain.

Missouri Compromise (1820)

A legislative agreement to maintain the balance of free and slave states; Missouri joins as a slave state.

36°30' Line

A boundary established by the Missouri Compromise prohibiting slavery north of the line.

Monroe Doctrine (1823)

A policy warning European powers against further colonization or intervention in the Americas.

Election of 1824

An election featuring Henry Clay, John Quincy Adams, William H. Crawford, and Andrew Jackson.

Corrupt Bargain

The alleged deal where John Quincy Adams became president with the support of Henry Clay.

John Quincy Adams

The sixth president not well liked who returned to Congress to oppose slavery and Indian removal.

Election of 1828

Andrew Jackson won against John Quincy Adams, who served only one term.

Andrew Jackson

The first western president known as 'Old Hickory' and a populist leader.

Rise of Mass Politics

A movement towards broader political participation, though still limited to white males.

Alexis de Tocqueville

Author of 'Democracy in America,' analyzing American society.

Spoils System

The practice of granting government jobs to political supporters.

Nullification Crisis

An event sparked by the Tariff of 1828 causing South Carolina to threaten nullification.

The South Carolina Exposition

A document by John C. Calhoun arguing for states' rights to nullify federal laws.

“Nullies”

Supporters in South Carolina who advocated for nullification of the Tariff of 1828.

Peggy Eaton Affair

A social scandal leading to the dissolution of Jackson's cabinet.

“Kitchen cabinet”

An informal group of advisors to President Jackson.

Black Hawk War

An armed conflict involving Native American resistance; Abraham Lincoln participated.

Indian Removal

Government policy that forcibly relocated Native American tribes to lands west of the Mississippi.

“5 Civilized Tribes”

Tribes including the Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, Chickasaw, and Seminole that adopted white culture.

Cherokee Nation v. Georgia

A Supreme Court case where the Cherokee sought to protect their land.

Worcester v. Georgia

A Supreme Court case asserting that states could not impose laws on Native American lands.

Trail of Tears

The forced relocation of Native Americans resulting in significant suffering and death.

Jackson and the Bank War

Andrew Jackson's opposition to the Second Bank of the United States.

Nicholas Biddle

President of the Second Bank who triggered a financial crisis by calling in loans.

Whig Party

Political party formed in opposition to what members saw as Jackson's tyrannical rule.

Election of 1836

An election where Martin Van Buren won amidst multiple Whig candidates.

Panic of 1837

An economic crisis due to bank failures and inadequate money circulation.

Log Cabin Campaign

A strategy where William Henry Harrison portrayed himself as a man of the people.

Tippecanoe and Tyler Too!

Slogan from William Henry Harrison's campaign linking to his military heroism.

Democratic-Republicans

Political party founded by Thomas Jefferson that dominated the Era of Good Feelings.

Federalist Party

The political party that declined during the early 1800s, leading to one-party dominance.

Andrew Jackson's Assassination Attempt

The first attempt on a sitting U.S. president's life that Jackson survived.

Henry Clay

A prominent politician who played a key role in the Missouri Compromise and later founded the Whig Party.

Martin Van Buren

Jackson's chosen successor who faced economic turmoil during his presidency.

Tariff of Abominations

The controversial Tariff of 1828 that sparked the Nullification Crisis.

Compact Theory

The theory arguing that states have the right to nullify federal laws.

Secession Threat in South Carolina

The state's threat of leaving the Union due to the Tariff of 1828.

Martin Van Buren's Presidency

Characterized by the economic difficulties following Jackson's policies and decisions.

Financial Crisis of 1837

Resulted from overextensions of credit and a lack of regulation on smaller banks.

Jacksonian Democracy

The political philosophy supporting greater democracy for the common man.

Election of 1840

Won by William Henry Harrison as a reaction against Van Buren's presidency.

Democracy in America

A book by Alexis de Tocqueville examining the principles of American democracy and society.

Public Opinion in 1820s

Influenced by political polarization and the rise of new political parties.

Civil Rights in Early America

The struggle for rights and recognition among different societal groups during the era.

Role of the Presidency

Evolving towards a more central and powerful office in American political life.

Legacy of Jackson

Complex legacy as a populist leader, controversial policies, and as a figure of American democracy.

Cultural Shift in Early 19th Century

Reflected in the rise of nationalism, democracy, and reform movements.

Expansionism

The belief in and policy of territorial or economic expansion seen in Jacksonian politics.