War of 1812
Why was the Battle of New Orleans fought even though the war had technically ended?
Lack of communication
Where did most people live in the early 1800s?
East of the Appalachian Mountains
What is the spoils system?
Giving political favors or government positions to his supporters/friends
Under the Indian Removal Act, many Native Americans were forced onto reservations in what state?
Oklahoma
Who were the War Hawks?
A group of Republican Congressmen from the South and West
What was the Monroe Doctrine?
North and South America were "free and independent" and not open for future colonization. Any European effort to take over land in this hemisphere would be seen as a threat to U.S. "peace and safety."
What caused the nullification crisis?
Disagreements between the North and South over tariffs
What were some benefits of the Indian Removal Act for the US government?
Land-Additional land for settlers in the south so that the U.S. can continue to make money from cotton and tobacco exports. Safety- Settlers no longer worry about attacks by Native Americans
Why did the War Hawks want to go to war with Britain?
They wanted Canada
How did John C. Calhoun and Daniel Webster’s ideas about states’ rights differ?
They disagreed about the rights of states to defy federal authority.
Who tried to hurt Andrew Jackson's chance at re-election over disagreements about the national bank?
Henry Clay
What did the Supreme Court decide when asked to rule on the Indian Removal Act?
Natives had the right to remain on their lands.
List the FOUR causes of the War of 1812.
Impressment of American sailors
Embargo Act of 1807
The British continued to aid Native Americans against the Americans
America’s desire for Canada
What is the Era of Good Feelings?
A time period where there was a strong sense of national unity
What kind of people typically voted for Jackson?
Common people
What were some consequences of the Indian Removal Act for Native Americans?
Social cost-Native Americans have adapted to their environments for centuries prior to European arrival. This move forced them to change their culture and/or way of life. Population Loss- many Native Americans died due to extreme conditions, fatigue, and starvation on their journey of relocation.
List three effects of the War of 1812. 100 bonus points for every additional effect you include.
Americans and the British become better allies
There was an increase in American patriotism
Americans gained respect from other countries
Resistance from Natives weakened & were forced to move west
Manufacturing in America grew
What causes the Era of Good Feelings to end?
Election of 1824
What did the Supreme Court rule in regard to the National Bank AND how did Jackson respond?
The Supreme Court said a national bank was constitutional. Jackson responded by calling it an unconstitutional monopoly and ordered the Secretary of the Treasury to remove all federal deposits from the bank.
Which tribe walked through the Southern tip on Illinois when being removed from their homeland?
Cherokee