The Early Republic
This political party, led by Thomas Jefferson, favored states’ rights and a strict interpretation of the Constitution.
What are the Democratic-Republicans?
This Chief Justice strengthened the power of the Supreme Court and the federal government from 1801–1835.
Who is John Marshall?
This 1823 doctrine warned European nations not to interfere in the Western Hemisphere
What is the Monroe Doctrine?
In this election, John Quincy Adams was accused of making a “corrupt bargain” with Henry Clay.
What is the election of 1824?
These became the new method for nominating presidential candidates, replacing caucuses.
What are party conventions?
Jefferson and Madison believed in this kind of constitutional interpretation, limiting the federal government to powers clearly listed.
What is a STRICT interpretation?
In this 1803 case, the Supreme Court first declared a law unconstitutional.
What is Marbury vs Madison?
Henry Clay’s plan for national growth through tariffs, internal improvements, and a national bank.
What is the American System?
Jackson’s policy of giving government jobs to political supporters.
What is the spoils system?
This revival movement emphasized emotion, individual salvation, and reform in the early 1800s.
What is the 2nd Great Awakening?
These two explorers led an expedition from St. Louis to the Pacific Coast, mapping newly purchased territory.
Who were Lewis & Clark?
This principle established in Marbury v. Madison gave the Supreme Court the power to review and strike down federal laws.
What is judicial review?
This Missouri Compromise 1820 maintained the balance of free and slave states by admitting Missouri as slave and Maine as free and established the barrier of slave state vs free state at this parallel.
What is 36'30'?
This tariff, passed in 1828, was hated by the South for raising import prices.
What is the Tariff of Abominations?
This social movement began to promote moderation or abstinence from alcohol.
What is the American Temperance Society?
Jefferson’s law/act aimed to protect U.S. ships from British impressment but instead hurt American trade.
What was the Embargo Act of 1807?
The 1814 treaty that ended the War of 1812 restored prewar boundaries but resolved none of the causes of the conflict.
What is the Treaty of Ghent?
This congressman from Kentucky became known as “The Great Compromiser.”
Who is Henry Clay?
This political party arose in opposition to Andrew Jackson’s “King-like” power.
Who were the Whigs?
In an 1839 slave rebellion on the open seas, this ship was overtaken by slaves from Sierra Leone.
What is the Amistad?
The estate where Thomas Jefferson enslaved more than 600 enslaved people over his span of year.
What is Monticello?
In this case the Supreme Court declare that the Bank of the US is constitutional
What is Mcculloch v Maryland
This politcal party faded from existence at the start of the Era of Good Feelings
What are Federalists
President Jackson threatened military intervention against this state over the tariff of abominations controversy
What is South Carolina
This commodity was the driving economic factor for the increased need of enslaved labor in the deep south
What is cotton