War of 1812- Jackson

Vocabulary flashcards based on lecture notes.

Impressment

Seizing American ships and forcing Americans at sea to serve in the British Navy

Embargo Act of 1807

Forbade (did not allow) all American foreign trade

War Hawks

Members of Congress who called for war against the British

Nationalism

Pride or loyalty towards one country

Star Spangled Banner

Written by Francis Scott Key after he watched the US soldiers who were under bombardment from British troops in War of 1812

Treaty of Ghent

Ended the War of 1812, called for the abandonment of British forts along the Northwestern frontier

Western Hemisphere

Half of the earth that includes North and South America

Doctrine

A set of beliefs or policy of the government

American System

Economic plan developed by Henry Clay to improve transportation (roads & canals) and manufacturing (factories)

Canal

A human-made waterway to allow for the transportation of goods and people on ships or boats

Malaria

A disease caused by a parasite transmitted through mosquito bites; it can be deadly

Iron Ore

Used to make iron and steel which was used in the production of tools and machinery

Immigrant

A person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country hoping for more opportunities

Andrew Jackson

7th president of the US, known as Old Hickory for his military experience and Common Man because of his less fortunate upbringing

Jacksonian Democracy

Expansion of voting rights and idea that the common people should control the government during Andrew Jackson's administration

Spoils System

A practice of rewarding supporters with government jobs

Indian Removal Act

1830, Jackson ordered the removal of Native Americans off the land they had lived on for decades

Worcester vs. Georgia

The Supreme Court ruled that the Native Americans’ right to stay on their land was protected by the Constitution

Trail of Tears

The forced removal of over 15,000 Cherokee west of the Mississippi, thousands died on the journey