Flashcard 1:
Prompt:
Two developments set the stage for the expansion of cotton production in the U.S. after the War of 1812, including India’s insufficient cotton supply for Europe and the invention of machinery like the Spinning Jenny.
Term:
Technological advancements

Flashcard 2:
Prompt:
This invention by Eli Whitney in 1793 revolutionized cotton production by speeding up the process of separating seeds from cotton fibers, making cotton a profitable export.
Term:
Cotton gin

Flashcard 3:
Prompt:
Eli Whitney’s concept of making machines with parts that could be easily replaced, simplifying manufacturing and repairs.
Term:
Interchangeable parts

Flashcard 4:
Prompt:
A region from Georgia to Louisiana with fertile soil perfect for cotton farming, where slavery rapidly expanded.
Term:
Black Belt

Flashcard 5:
Prompt:
This court case established the power of judicial review, allowing the Supreme Court to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional.
Term:
Marbury v. Madison

Flashcard 6:
Prompt:
The term used to describe the movement of slaves westward, often in large groups, covering 15-20 miles a day, under brutal conditions.
Term:
Coffles

Flashcard 7:
Prompt:
The economic downturn that followed overproduction, financial overextension, and falling cotton prices in 1819.
Term:
Panic of 1819

Flashcard 8:
Prompt:
This compromise admitted Maine as a free state and Missouri as a slave state while prohibiting slavery north of the 36°30′ line.
Term:
Missouri Compromise

Flashcard 9:
Prompt:
This system, promoted by Henry Clay, focused on protective tariffs, internal improvements, and economic infrastructure to strengthen the nation.
Term:
American System

Flashcard 10:
Prompt:
This political party, formed by supporters of John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay, emphasized a strong federal government and economic development through internal improvements.
Term:
Whig Party

Flashcard 11:
Prompt:
The belief held by Andrew Jackson's Democrats, emphasizing the rights of the common man and limiting federal government involvement in economic matters.
Term:
Jacksonian Democracy

Flashcard 12:
Prompt:
This agreement, known by Andrew Jackson as the "Corrupt Bargain," involved Henry Clay supporting John Quincy Adams in exchange for being made Secretary of State in the 1824 election.
Term:
Corrupt Bargain