Early U.S. Presidents, the War of 1812, and the First Political Parties

Vocabulary flashcards covering the presidencies of Madison and Monroe, causes, events, and effects of the War of 1812, the Monroe Doctrine, and the differences between the Federalist and Democratic-Republican parties.

Madison (#4)

The fourth President of the United States, serving during the War of 1812.

Impressment

The kidnapping of U.S. sailors, listed as a major cause of the War of 1812.

War Hawks

A group cited alongside impressment, ships, and Native resistance as a primary cause of the War of 1812.

Battle of New Orleans

An event of the War of 1812 in which Andrew Jackson became celebrated as a war hero.

Effects of the War of 1812

Aftermath of the war marked by an increase in manufacturing and westward movement/land expansion.

Monroe (#5)

The fifth President of the United States, whose presidency was marked by the Era of Good Feelings and the Monroe Doctrine.

Era of Good Feelings

A period under President Monroe associated with national pride and the sentiment of 'USA #1'.

Monroe Doctrine

A foreign policy declaration warning European nations: do NOT come to the Western hemisphere (North and South Americas).

Origin of Political Parties

Formed because leaders disagreed on the extent (how much) of government power (state vs. federal).

Federalist

Political party led by Alexander Hamilton that favored a strong national government, a national bank, northern merchants, and manufacturing.

Dem-Rep (Democratic-Republican)

Political party led by Thomas Jefferson that favored state governments/states' rights, state banks, farmers/the common man, agriculture, and the South.