James Monroe
James Monroe is considered to be a part of this dynasty
Virginia Dynasty
Monroe's election in 1816 ushered in a period of time in U.S. history known as....
Era of Good Feelings
Eli Whitney had unintentionally contributed to a major rise in slavery with his invention of the:
Cotton Gin
Many runaway slaves and criminals hid in this territory before it was acquired by the United States
Florida
Andrew Jackson was directed to handle problems occurring in Florida. His two-year campaign through Eastern and Central Florida became known as the:
First Seminole War
Monroe was a member of this political party
Democratic-Republican
The driving force behind the division of Northern and Southern states was....
African-American slavery
What is the definition of "nationalism?"
Having an immense amount of pride in one's country
What did James Monroe's administration view as the biggest foreign threat to Democracy?
Colonization of the Americas by European monarchies
As a part of the Convention of 1818, the United States and Great Britain agreed to jointly occupy which territory?
Oregon Territory
This former U.S. President served as a mentor to James Monroe
Thomas Jefferson
Andrew Jackson was assigned to deal with problems created by ___________ Native Americans in Florida.
Seminole
Explain how a tariff attempted to "protect" American businesses
A tax placed on foreign made goods would make domestic goods cheaper, hopefully motivating people to buy more American made goods
Though it is called the Monroe Doctrine, the speech was actually written by whom?
Monroe's Secretary of State - John Quincy Adams
This treaty created a DMZ (demilitarized zone) between the United States and British Canada following the end of the War of 1812
Rush-Bagot Agreement
Prior to becoming president, Monroe was imperative in negotiating the ____________ ____________ during the presidency of Thomas Jefferson
As a part of the Missouri Compromise, future slavery was prohibited north of which line?
36°30' N
What caused the Federalist Party to practically "disappear" following Monroes election in 1816?
Many now viewed them as un-patriotic due to their opposition to the War of 1812 and talks of secession
Explain the series of events that led to the United States acquiring of the Florida Territory
Spain withdrew its military and redirected them to South America
Outlaws and runaway slaves in Florida crossed the border to attack American citizens
Andrew Jackson was sent by President Monroe to restore law and order
The U.S. gave Spain an ultimatum and acquired the territory as a part of the Adams-Onis Treaty
Explain why Spain was forced to withdraw its military personnel from the Florida Territory
Spanish colonies in South American declared independence from Spain and were rebelling
Monroe passed on July 4th, 1831, sharing a date of death with these former U.S. Presidents who passed 5 years earlier
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
Explain how the Tallmadge Amendment proposed a gradual end to slavery....
Missouri could enter as a slave state, but could not import any NEW slaves, and any children born to slaves would be freed at age 25
Henry Clay introduced his American System that included 3 criteria for advancing the United States economy. What are they?
1) Raise protective tariffs
2) Strengthen the National Bank of the United States
3) Federal government will pay for internal improvements
What was stated in the Monroe Doctrine? Be sure to include BOTH elements.
No foreign power may create any new colony or colonize any independent nation, aggression by a foreign nation shall be treated as an act of war against the United States
Any foreign nation currently possessing a colony in the Americas may stay in the possession of said foreign nation
As a result of this treaty, the United States shared fishing rights off the coast of Eastern Canada with the British
Convention of 1818