War of 1812
Who were the two main countries fighting
Great Britain and the United States
Who had colonized Latin & South America?
Spain
What is a Doctrine?
Statement of official government policy, especially in foreign affairs
Who came up with the "American System"?
Henry Clay
What is the Poem turned song written about the battle at Fort McHenry
Star Spangled Banner
When does Mexico win independence?
1821
What caused the Monroe Doctrine to be written?
Latin Revolutions & Independence from Spain
How many times did Henry Clay run for president?
5
What is Impressment?
Men captured and forced into naval sailors
When were the Spanish kicked out of the Americas?
1825
How did European nations react?
Denounced the Doctrine and said it was arrogant.
Who won the election of 1824?
John Quincy Adams
Why did the Battle of New Orleans happen?
News traveled slowly, the treaty was signed but news didnt reach the United States yet
Why would the US be interested in supporting the new Latin nations?
Ability to trade with the new nations
What did the Doctrine show the world about the US?
No longer a weak collection of states. The US was a strong powerful nation
What did the "American System" call for?
High tariffs to protect industry as well as federal spending on transportation projects like roads and canals
What was the deal Madison offered to France & Britain?
If you stop attacking us, we will stop trading with your enemy. France takes the deal
Who had control of Florida during the early 1800s?
Spain
What did the Monroe Doctrine say?
Europe should not try to colonize in the Americas. Any attempt to colonize in Latin America or South America would be seen as a threat to the US
What did McCulloch v Maryland do?
Confirmed the power of Congress to create a national bank, free from state interference