an economic system in which prices and supplies are determined by the government
Command Economy
100
invented the cotton gin
Eli Whitney
100
Passed in 1830, authorized Andrew Jackson to negotiate land-exchange treaties with tribes living east of the Mississippi. The treaties enacted under this act's provisions paved the way for the reluctant—and often forcible—emigration of tens of thousands of American Indians to the West.
Indian Removal Act
100
a strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country - the belief that the nation's interests outweigh regional concerns
Nationalism
200
What is a textile
Woven Cloth
200
an economic system in which prices are determined by market prices
Market Economy
200
identical components that can be used in place of one another in manufacturing
interchangeable parts
200
the system of employing and promoting civil servants who are friends and supporters of the group in power - Jackson's administration
Spoils System
200
The seventh President of the United States (1829-1837), who as a general in the War of 1812 defeated the British at New Orleans (1815). Appealed to the common man - relocated Native Americans
Andrew Jackson
300
The process of making an area more city like
Urbanization
300
how much of something there is and how much something is wanted
Supply and Demand
300
the production of large quantities of a standardized article (often using assembly line techniques)
mass production
300
an agreement in 1820 between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions in the United States concerning the extension of slavery into new territories - passed by congress in order to maintain balance and power between slave and free states
Missouri Compromise
300
United States politician and orator (1782-1817) - Mass defender of public powers who opposed Calhoun and debated Robert Hayes on state rights
Daniel Webster
400
the endowment of exclusive rights by a government to an individual, concerning the processing, designing or invention of an entity for a specified time period
Patent
400
the idea that government should do nothing for the economy
Laissez-faire
400
invention of Samuel B. Morse that kept the US closer by letting people communicate to others that were miles away
Telegraph
400
an American foreign policy opposing interference in the Western hemisphere from outside powers
Monroe Doctrine
400
The 7th Vice President of the United States and a leading Southern politician from South Carolina during the first half of the 19th century. He was an advocate of slavery, states' rights, limited government, and nullification.
John C. Calhoun
500
product that is made in steps by different workers in their homes
Cottage Industry
500
the exclusive possession or control of the supply or trade in a commodity or service.
Monopoly
500
performs mechanical work with steam power
Steam Engine
500
Agreement in which Spain gave up all of Florida to the United States
Adams-Onis Treaty
500
Served as secretary of state during Andrew Jackson's first term, vice president during Jackson's second term, and won the presidency in 1836