People
Who was Washington Irving?
Born in 1783, named after George Washington. Irving warned Americans should learn from the past and be cautious of the future.
How did Henry Clay hope to benefit from this election?
He wanted to become secretary of state because generally people in the secretary of state position eventually become the president.
What was the whig party?
Adams supporters formed the Whig Party. Whigs - manufacturing/ strong federal government.
What was the spoil system?
Jackson rewarded supporters of him with goverment jobs.
What was the official name of the "National Road"?
Who was responsible for James Monroe’s foreign policy decisions?
John Quincy Adams
What hurt the popularity of President John Quincy Adams?
The American people believed that the 1824 election was “rigged” and their votes were stolen.
What was the democratic party?
Jackson supporters formed the Democratic party following their “defeat” Democrats - Agricultural/state government.
At what latitude was slavery banned at?
Slavery was be banned over 36’30’ N Latitude.
Why was the James Monroe Presidency considered an “Era of Good Feelings”?
James Monroe who was a republican defeated Rufus King who was a federalist.
Who was the Whig in the 1828 election?
John Quincy Adams
What was the Hudson River School?
Created paintings that reflected national pride and an appreciation of the American landscape. All painters were from the Hudson River Valley.
Who was running in the South for the 1824 election?
William Crawford
What was the Missouri Compromise?
Missouri joined as a slave state, and Maine was added as a free state to balance the numbers.
Why was the 1824 election named the "Corrupt Bargain"?
Because John Quincy Adams was elected by the House of Representatives because there was no majority vote.
What was the Cumberland Road and how was it important?
The first highway was paid for by the Federal government. Road made from crushed stone instead of logs. Went from Cumberland MD to Illinois.