Forming an American Identity

studied byStudied by 0 people
0.0(0)
learn
LearnA personalized and smart learning plan
exam
Practice TestTake a test on your terms and definitions
spaced repetition
Spaced RepetitionScientifically backed study method
heart puzzle
Matching GameHow quick can you match all your cards?
flashcards
FlashcardsStudy terms and definitions

1 / 7

encourage image

There's no tags or description

Looks like no one added any tags here yet for you.

8 Terms

1

War Hawks

Expansionists, mainly young Southerners and Westerners in Congress in 1810, advocating for war with Great Britain due to territorial ambitions.

New cards
2

John Quincy Adams

Son of John Adams, served as Secretary of State, negotiated important treaties, faced decline in popularity due to policies regarding Native Americans.

New cards
3

The Great Awakening

A religious revival in the 1730s and 1740s that emphasized passionate Christianity and renewed dedication to religion in the American colonies.

New cards
4

The Second Great Awakening

Protestant religious revival (1795-1835) characterized by camp meetings, increased church membership, and social reforms like temperance and women's emancipation.

New cards
5

The American System

Economic program initiated after the War of 1812, focusing on creating a national bank, federal financing for roads and canals, and protective tariffs.

New cards
6

Tariff of 1816

First high tariff enacted to protect American manufacturers by taxing foreign goods, particularly cloth, encouraging purchase of American-made products.

New cards
7

The Monroe Doctrine

1823 declaration by President Monroe warning European powers to refrain from colonizing in the Americas, viewing such actions as acts of war.

New cards
8

McCulloch v. Maryland

An 1819 Supreme Court case that affirmed federal supremacy over state laws and established the federal government’s implied powers.

New cards
robot