Nationalism and Economic Growth in Early America

These flashcards cover essential concepts related to the rise of nationalism, economic developments, and political changes in the United States during the early 19th century.

Nationalism

The idea of putting one's country first.

Sectionalism

The practice of prioritizing the interests of a particular region or area over the country as a whole.

War of 1812

Conflict that led to a rise in American manufacturing and political change.

Bank of the United States

A national bank that provided stability for the nation's currency, whose charter expired, leading to economic chaos.

Tariff

A tax on imported goods aimed at protecting domestic industries.

Adams-Onís Treaty

The 1819 agreement in which Spain ceded Florida to the United States.

Monroe Doctrine

A U.S. policy declaring that European powers should not interfere in the Americas.

Panic of 1819

The first major economic crisis in the United States, marked by bank failures and foreclosures.

Missouri Compromise

An 1820 agreement that maintained the balance of slave and free states in the U.S.

John Marshall

Chief Justice who established the principle of judicial review and strengthened federal power.

Implied Powers

Powers not explicitly stated in the Constitution but deemed necessary for the federal government to function.

Andrew Jackson

The seventh President of the United States, known for his belief in Jacksonian democracy.

Corrupt Bargain

The term referring to the alleged deal in the election of 1824 that benefited John Quincy Adams but angered Jackson's supporters.

Jacksonian Democracy

A political movement led by Andrew Jackson advocating for greater democracy for the common man.

Tariff of Abominations

A tariff enacted in 1828 that exacerbated regional tensions, particularly in the South.