Jeffersonian Era
This territory was purchased by Thomas Jefferson in 1803
Louisiana
Americans who wanted to go to war in 1812 are known as
War Hawks
What was the Era of Good Feelings?
A period in American history from ~1815-1825 characterized by a good mood across the nation leading to uniquely American art, literature, and music
Define Nationalism
Devotion to one's nation as a whole
To force someone into a foreign military service, usually the navy
Impressment
Who were Prophet and Tecumseh?
Indigenous brothers and leaders against American expansionism during the War of 1812
What was the American System?
A plan by Henry Clay to encourage the federal government to be involved in the economy (taxes, federal spending on infrastructure, new national bank)
Define Sectionalism
Placing the interests of one's region (N, S, W) above the interests of the nation as a whole
1. Campaigned on frugal spending - spent a lot
2. Advocated that all men are created equal - owned over 600 enslaved people
What caused the War of 1812?
1. British and French impressment of U.S. ships
2. The U.S. wanting British Canada and Spanish Florida
3. GB aiding Indigenous rebellion
Who were Latin American revolutionaries during this time? (looking for names)
Simon Bolivar, Miguel Hidalgo, Jose de San Martin
Which part of the country was industrial during this time?
The North
George Washington hoped the nation would follow these two foreign policies, though they weren't able to for long
Isolationism and Neutrality
Who won the war of 1812?
Nobody, nothing was gained. Americans, however, felt like they had won.
What did the Monroe Doctrine do?
"Closed" the Americas off to future colonization following the Latin American revolutions of the 19th century
What did the Missouri Compromise do?
Declared Missouri a slave state and Maine a free state, among other changes