Key Terms
To stop doing something
What is cease?
The policy of not choosing sides in a dispute or war between other countries.
What is neutrality?
It was argued that this Act would actually keep the tribes safe from attacks by white settlers.
What is the Indian Removal Act?
In June of 1812, Congress declared war on this country.
What is Great Britain?
Known as the Father of the Constitution, he was the President during the War of 1812.
Who is James Madison?
The closing off of an area to keep people or supplies from going in or out.
The policy of avoiding political or military agreements with other countries.
What is isolationism?
Unlike the official cabinet, this group of Jackson's friends and supporters met informally and avised the President.
What is the kitchen cabinet?
He was the leader of France whose navy continued to seize American ships even after agreeing not to.
Who is Napoleon Bonaparte
This presidential doctrine sent the message that the United States was no longer a weak group of quarreling states.
What is the Monroe Doctrine?
To mean or represent
What is signifies?
A government order that forbids trade with another country.
What is an embargo?
In the Trail of Tears, 5 "so-called civilized" tribes were relocated to this present-day state.
What is Oaklahoma?
This battle, fought on January of 1815 was considered the greatest, yet completely unnecessary, battle of the War of 1812.
What is the Battle of New Orleans?
This American lawyer and poet, was inspired to write the Star Spangled Banner after witnessing the British attack on Fort McHenry during the War of 1812.
Who is Francis Scott Key?
This word refers to the British practice of seizing American sailors and forcing them to serve in the British Army.
What is impressing?
This 1823 policy declared the Americas off-limits to further European colonization.
What is the Monroe Doctrine?
Under Andrew Jackson, this was the practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs.
What is the spoils system?
William Henry Harrison led a militia against Shawnee warriors at this battle.
What is Tippecanoe Creek?
This Shawnee Chief tried to unite Native Americans into one great nation to fight against settlement into the Ohio and Mississippi valleys.
Who is Tecumseh?
Thousands of Native Americans perished during this forced relocation westward, often due to harsh conditions and lack of supplies.
What is the Trail of Tears?
This Supreme Court case ruled that states could not infringe on the lands or rights of Native Americans.
What is Cherokee Nation vs Georgia?
The nickname for a group of young congressmen from the South and West who were very eager for war.
This Catholic priest inspired a revolt against Spanish rule in Mexico.
Who is Miguel Hidalgo?