American History: Presidents and Policies

These flashcards cover key concepts regarding early American presidents, their policies, and significant events related to states' rights, expansion of suffrage, and infrastructure development.

Monroe Doctrine

A U.S. foreign policy that warned European nations to stay out of the Western Hemisphere, promising that the United States would refrain from interfering in European affairs.

Andrew Jackson

The 7th president of the United States known for expanding suffrage and his controversial presidency.

Nullification Crisis

A conflict in 1832 where Southern states, particularly South Carolina, asserted states' rights against federal tariffs, threatening to secede.

Indian Removal Act

A law passed under Jackson's administration mandating the forced relocation of American Indians to reservations in the west, associated with the Trail of Tears.

American System

A plan proposed by Henry Clay aimed at promoting national economic growth by connecting U.S. regions with roads and canals.

Erie Canal

A significant canal in New York that exemplified the American System, improving trade and travel.