Jefferson
political party founded in the early 1790s that advocated for agrarian interests, limited federal government, and states' rights
What is the Democratic- Republican party? **cannot be just Democratic Party (1820s)
primarily caused by British interference with American trade, the practice of impressment of American sailors, and tensions over territorial expansion in North America
What is the War of 1812?
Jackson vetoed its recharter bill
What is the 2nd National Bank?
significantly increased cotton production leading to more reliance on slave labor
What is the cotton gin?
social movement in the 19th century advocating for moderation or complete abstinence from alcohol consumption
What is temperance?
marked significant shift in American politics, emphasized principle of democracy
What is the Revolution of 1800? *Election of 1800
essentially stated that the United States would not tolerate any further European colonization or interference in the affairs of the Western Hemisphere
What is the Monroe Doctrine?
journey of forced relocation of Native American tribes, particularly the Cherokee
What is the Trail of Tears?
aimed to unify the nation by promoting American industry through high tariffs, developing internal improvements, and establishing a national bank
What is the American System?
philosophical and social movement in the mid-19th century America that emphasized individualism
What is transcendentalism?
deal that created an ethical crisis for Jefferson, based on his belief of a strict interpretation of the constitution
What is the Louisiana Purchase?
marked by a sense of national unity and political harmony
What is the Era of Good Feelings?
alleged deal made during the 1824 presidential election where Henry Clay, the Speaker of the House, threw his support behind John Quincy Adams in exchange for being appointed Secretary of State
What is the "Corrupt Bargain"?
process of a society transitioning from an agrarian economy to one based on large-scale manufacturing
What is industrialization?
marked by widespread bank failures, plummeting property values, and high unemployment; associated with the presidency of Andrew Jackson and is blamed by some historians for his policies towards the Second Bank of the United States
What is the Panic of 1837?
prohibited American ships from traveling to foreign ports and restricted imports from Britain; hurt US trade
What is the Embargo Act of 1807?
prohibited slavery in any future territories north of the 36° 30' parallel (with one exception) within the Louisiana Purchase lands; attempted to settle the issue of slavery expansion
What is the Missouri Compromise of 1820?
practice of awarding government jobs and positions to political supporters and loyalists
What is the Spoils System?
a early American factory system, primarily used in the textile industry, that employed mainly young, unmarried women
What is the Lowell System?
landmark Supreme Court case from 1824 that significantly expanded the federal government's power to regulate interstate commerce
What is Gibbons v. Ogden?
conflicts in which the primary motivation was to combat piracy and extortion tactics used by North African states against American merchant ships in the Mediterranean Sea, by refusing to pay tribute payments that were previously customary among European powers
What are the Barbary Wars?
meeting held to express strong opposition to the War of 1812, criticizing the Democratic-Republican government and proposing constitutional amendments to limit federal power
What is the Hartford Convention?
a high protective tariff that significantly raised taxes on imported goods, particularly benefiting Northern manufacturers but heavily burdening the Southern economy
What is the Tariff of Abominations? *Tariff of 1828
symbol of American progress; key factor in the development of New York City as a major commercial hub
What is the Erie Canal?
document written primarily by Elizabeth Cady Stanton that outlined the grievances of women in the United States and demanded equal rights for women
What is the Declaration of Sentiments?