Monroe's Presidency and Everyday Life

Flashcards about Monroe's Presidency and Everyday Life.

Sectionalism

Loyalty to one's state or region rather than the whole country.

American System

Henry Clay's plan to use tariffs to support the economy and build transportation systems.

Interstate commerce

Trade between different states.

Monroe Doctrine

A U.S. policy that told European nations not to interfere in the Americas.

Intervention

Involvement in the affairs of another country.

Advocate

Someone who supports or argues for a cause or policy.

Regulate

To control or manage something according to rules or laws.

What was the era of national unity and less political conflict during James Monroe's presidency known as?

Era of Good feelings

Which regional leader supported slavery and was against federal power?

John C. Calhoun (South)

Which regional leader wanted to regulate the economy and end slavery?

Daniel Webster (North)

Which regional leader advocated for the American System to help all regions grow?

Henry Clay (West)

Why did congress create the Second Bank of the United States to regulate money supply?

Because it was necessary to stabilize the economy after the War of 1812.

What was the purpose of the Tariff of 1816?

To protect American factories.

American System

Clay’s plan to use tariff money to build canals to connect states together.

States can't tax the federal government

What did the Supreme Court case McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) establish?

States can’t tax the federal government?

McCulloch vs. Mayland

Only the federal government can control interstate commerce?

Gibbons vs Ogden.

Protected Private businesses and contracts?

Dartmouth College vs Woodward

What were Monroe Doctrine’s main points?

Warned Europe to stay out of Latin America and promised the U.S. would not get involved in European affairs.

Why were Americans scared of Native Americans living in Spanish Florida?

They were known for raiding/stealing Georgia.

What was the Adams-Onís Treaty?

Spain gave Florida to the US for $5 million