Part 1
After the war of 1812, things were going well in America. What nickname was given to this time period?
Era of Good Feelings
What country owned Florida before the United States?
Spain
What is the Spoils System?
Giving jobs to family and friends
True or False. Henry Clay thought the veto of the National bank would help get Jackson elected.
False
What was South Carolina afraid the government would eventually do if they couldn't nullify laws?
take away slavery
Who was the only president to run for re-election unopposed?
James Monroe
What does the word cede mean?
to give something up
What are two things that the National Bank did?
Print and lend money
After the national bank was destroyed, the economy declined and new tariffs were put in place. What part of our country was hurt by these tariffs?
the South
What is it called when a state separates from their country?
secede
What is the fancy word that refers to anything that has to do with transportation (roads, bridges, canals)?
Infrastructure
What was the name of the Indian tribe that lived in Florida?
the Seminoles
What is inflation?
When prices go up
Where does the extra money from a tariff go to?
the US government
What were the terms of the Indian Removal Act?
land and money to move west
What is a tariff?
extra money for foreign products
What type of people support Andrew Jackson?
Common people
Why Jackson not like the Bank?
It helped the rich and not the common people
What is it called when a state wants to cancel a law they feel is unfair?
Nullification
What was the event called where the Indians had to leave their land? The trail of _____
tears
What new state joined America at this time?
Florida
What two wars did Andrew Jackson fight in?
Revolutionary War and the War of 1812
Who were the 2 guys that tried to get Jackson to veto the new charter for the national bank?
Henry Clay and Daniel Webster
What state wanted to nullify the new tariffs?
South Carolina