River travel was by far the easiest mode of transportation, however this problem existed when trying to travel from east to the west.
What is most rivers flowed north to south
100
James Monroe became President during "The Era of Good Feelings". He was also the 3rd consecutive President to come from this state. In fact, four out of the first five presidents called this state their home.
What is Virginia
100
Loyalty to one's state or section is called this.
What is sectionalism
100
The future President, Andrew Jackson, earned much of his fame from this battle during the War of 1812.
What is the Battle of New Orleans
100
What president made a statement warning Europe to stay out of Latin American affairs.
Who is President James Monroe
200
The Erie Canal linked Albany to this western New York city, known for its delicious, spicy poultry appetizer.
What is Buffalo, New York
200
Differences in political and economic opinions led to sectionalism in these regions of the United States.
What are the Northern, Southern and Western regions of the United States
200
The Erie Canal linked Buffalo to Albany, but this geographic feature linked Albany to New York City.
What is the Hudson River
200
Free African Americans and escaped slaves joined this Native American tribe in their resistance against American raids in Spanish Florida.
What is the Seminole Native American tribe
200
According to the Monroe Doctrine, the U.S. would oppose any attempt by other countries to colonize this half of the globe.
What is the western hemisphere
300
This former New York governor was essential in getting the funds to construct the Erie Canal in New York State.
Who is De Witt Clinton
300
This Yale graduate, nicknamed "Young Hercules", supported the use of slaves in the South.
Who is John C. Calhoun
300
The Erie Canal connected this Great Lake to the Hudson River
What is Lake Erie
300
This was the agreement that brokered the deal in which the U.S. was able to buy Florida from Spain for $5 million.
What is the Adams-Onis Treaty
300
Unable to back up the Monroe Doctrine with military strength, the U.S. turned to this former enemy for military support.
What is Britain
400
On opening day in 1825, eight years after work on the canal began, each city did this to celebrate the accomplishment of completing the canal.
What is firing a cannon
400
This leader of the North, like many other northerners, opposed slavery, but favored the involvement of the government in building the nation's economy.
Who is Daniel Webster
400
Henry Clay's "American System" called for these, which he claimed would help both northern factories and southern and western farms.
What are protective tariffs/tariffs
400
Due to Spain's battles in this section of the western hemisphere, they quickly decided to sell Florida to the U.S. rather than try to retain it through war.
What is Latin America
400
The doctrine given by Monroe was used to shape this for the United States for over a century
What is Foreign Policy
500
Due to the use of the canal, the cost of shipping dropped to this fraction of its previous cost.
What is 1/20 of its previous cost
500
This Virginia born "Great Compromiser" was a member of the War Hawks leading up to the War of 1812. He was also a leader in the West, who pushed for a more active role for the central government.
Who is Henry Clay
500
In this famous Supreme Court case, the court ruled that a state could only regulate trade within its own borders.
What is Gibbon vs Ogden
500
This Secretary of State was able to work out a treaty with Spain securing Florida for the United States.
Who is John Quincy Adams
500
France, Austria, Russia and Prussia formed this and discussed ways to help Spain regain its American land holdings.