Era of Good Feelings Quiz

War of 1812

War between United States and Great Britain over maritime rights and territory

America lost, but established national identity and fostered a sense of unity

Treaty of Ghent

Formally ended the war of 1812

Both countries pledged to abolish the international slave trade

Second Bank of US

Made to stabilize the economy after War of 1812 and provide a stable national currency

Jackson opposed the bank and vetoed the bill to re-charter it in 1832

Tariff of 1816

First protective tariff passed by congress to shield American industries from foreign competition

The North supported it and it stimulated the growth of American manufacturing

American System

Proposed by Henry clay and was comprised of three key elements; protective tariffs, a national bank, and internal improvements

Sought to reduce dependence on foreign trade and stimulate domestic growth

Panic of 1819

First major economic downturn the nation experienced marked by widespread unemployment and bankruptcies

Caused by end of Napoleonic wars, reduced demand for American goods, and speculation of western lands

Missouri Compromise

Admitted Maine as a free state and Missouri as a slave state

Prohibited slavery north of 36 30 line

Monroe Doctrine

Declared that the Western Hemisphere was no longer open to European colonization and interference

The US would not interfere in European affairs

Corrupt Bargain

John Quincy Adams made a deal with Henry Clay to become president if Clay became Secretary of State

Andrew Jackson won the most popular and electoral voted leading him to believe he was cheated out of the presidency

Common Man

The rise of the common person and their influence in politics under Andrew Jackson flourished

Expansion of suffrage to all white men exemplified this term

Adams-Onis Treaty

Finalized the acquisition of Florida and Northwest Territory from Spain

Recognized Spanish sovereignty over Texas

Indian Removal Act

Authorized the forced relocation of Native American tribes from the East to West of the MIssissippi River

Opened up 25 million acres of land to white settlement and expansion of slavery

Trail of Tears

Andrew Jackson ignored ruling of Worcester v. Georgia and forcibly removed Cherokee peoples

Around 3,000 Cherokee died on the trail of tears

Nullification Crisis

South Carolina declared the Tariff of 1828 unconstitutional and unenforceable within the state

Andrew Jackson opposed nullification and viewed it as a threat to the union thus lowering tariffs to compromise

Whig Party

Formed in opposition to Andrew Jackson and his strong executive power

Advocated for a strong federal government to foster economic development

Spoils System

Andrew Jackson awarded government jobs based on political loyalty rather than merit

The system consolidated power, but contributed to scandals and inefficiencies in government operations

Kitchen Cabinet

Unofficial groups of advisors Jackson consulted for political guidance

The group was composed of friends, associates, and newspaper editors

Tariff of 1828/abominations

Negatively impacted the South as it hurt the export of cotton

Benefitted the North as it helped American manufcaturers

John C. Calhoun

A champion of states’ rights that supported nullification

Viewed slavery as a “positive good” and said it should be the state’s decision

Henry Clay

Negotiated both the Missouri Compromise and the Compromise of 1850

Championed the American System

Francis Scott Key

Wrote the lyrics to the Star-Spangled Banner

Member of the American Colonization Society, which aimed to resettle free African Americans in Africa

Alexis de Tocqueville

Wrote “Democracy in America” analyzing the benefits and negatives of American democracy

Served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for France

Andrew Jackson

Became known because of his victory at the Battle of New Orleans

First Democratic president who represented the common man

James Monroe

Best known for the Monroe Doctrine

Was the Fifth President

John Marshall

Established the principal of judicial review in Marbury v Madison

He was the fourth and longest-serving Chief Justice

John Quincy Adams

Became president through the corrupt bargain

Was the 6th president

Eli Whitney

Invented the cotton gin

Developed the concept of interchangeable parts

Samuel Slater

Brought the knowledge of British waster-powered textile mills to America revolutionizing American Manufacturing

Known as the “Father of the American Industrial Revolution”

Robert Fulton

Designed and operated the first commercially successful steamboat

He made significant contributions to submarine warfare, through the design of the Nautilus

Nicolas Biddle

President of the Second Bank of the United States

Jackson’s opposition in the “Bank War”

Daniel Webster

Supporter for national unity and a strong advocate against nullification in famous debate with Senator Hayne

Served as secretary of state under Millard Fillmore

Martin Van Buren

Helped create the democratic party with Andrew Jackson

Was the 8th president