APUSH UNIT 4

What marked the beginning of Period 4 in U.S. history?

Thomas Jefferson's presidency in 1800.

What significant constitutional idea did Jefferson violate with the Louisiana Purchase?

His strict interpretation of the Constitution.

What was the result of the War of 1812 according to the Treaty of Ghent?

It ended in a truce with no clear victory for either side.

What economic effect resulted from the War of 1812?

America became less dependent on British imports as manufacturing grew.

What was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?

To declare that no new European colonies were allowed in the Americas.

What was the main concern of the Corrupt Bargain in the Election of 1824?

A deal between John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay that allowed Adams to win.

What was the focus of Andrew Jackson’s presidency?

Domestic affairs rather than foreign policy.

What was the main issue raised by the Nullification Debate?

The Tariff of Abominations and states' rights versus federal authority.

What was Henry Clay's American System focused on?

Economic self-sufficiency and the promotion of internal improvements.

What sparked the Second Great Awakening?

The belief that individuals can save themselves through personal efforts.

What was the main goal of the Abolitionist Movement?

To end slavery in the United States.

What led to increased sectionalism in the U.S. during Period 4?

The growing divide between industrial North and agricultural South.

Which policy was established by John Marshall concerning Congressional laws?

Judicial Review.

What role did women play during the Second Great Awakening?

They participated in various reform movements, including the Temperance Movement.

What was the economic condition of the South during this period?

Agriculture-based, dependent on cash crops like cotton.

What major group suffered significant displacement due to American expansion policies?

Native Americans.

What movement sought to address the issues of intoxication and its family effects?

Temperance Movement.

What did the Indian Removal Act lead to for Native Americans?

The forced relocation known as the Trail of Tears.

What was a significant technological advancement during the Market Revolution?

The construction of railroads.

What social issue did Nativism respond to during this period?

The increasing number of immigrants in American society.