Monroe Era
Era of Good Feelings
1824
Election stuff
100
What caused conflicts in the early 1800s between the U.S. and the Seminole Indians in Florida?
Raids on US settlements and aiding runaway slaves
100

The National Road was the first road built...

built by the Federal Government and went from East to West crossing several states.

100
Henry Clay was able to reach a compromise that allowed these two states into the union
Missouri and Maine
100

What is mudslinging?

The use of negative campaigning against your opponent.

200

Began raids into Florida and eventually captured the Spanish governor?

General Andrew Jackson'

200

What was the name of the canal that connected the Hudson River with the Great Lakes?

Erie Canal

200
Disagreements between the different regions in a country are known as
Sectionalism
200

Why was Andrew Jackson a popular presidential candidate?

He promised to stand up for the common man. He was a military hero.

300
What did the Adams - Onis Treaty do between Spain and the U.S.
The US would receive control of Florida from Spain
300

What are two advancements that made this seem like an Era of Good Feelings?

American System, improved roads and transportation, Successful foreign policy

300
The election of 1824 is famously remembered by what name?
The Corrupt Bargain
300

Who were the four candidates in the election of 1824

Crawford, Clay, Adams, and Jackson

400

Why was President Monroe concerned about European countries continuing to claim land in the America's?

He thought that European powers might try to take over and pose a threat to the United States.

400
What was the primary goal of Henry Clay's American System?
to make the United States economically independent
400
Jackson supporters thought John Quincy Adams was
Out of touch with everyday people
400

What animal came to be associated with the democratic party because of Andrew Jackson.

Donkey

500

What did the Monroe Doctrine state?

It stated that Europe could no longer colonize in Latin America.

500
Why were some members of Congress against using federal funds to build roads, canals, and railroads in the US?
They believed the Constitution did not permit the Federal government to make the improvements.
500

How did the North and the South develop differently at this time?

The South developed agriculturally and the North developed industry.

500

What group decided the winner of the election of 1824?

The House of Representatives

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