Terms & Geography
Where is Fort McHenry (what the star spangled banner is based on)?
Baltimore
What was the significance of the Battle of New Orleans in 1815?
The Battle of New Orleans occurred after the war’s official end and boosted American pride
Who was Tecumseh and what was his main goal?
Tecumseh was a Shawnee leader who tried to unite Indigenous groups to resist U.S. expansion.
What were the 3 parts of Henry clay's American system?
Clay’s American System promoted tariffs, a national bank, and internal improvements
What is the Era of Good Feelings and how is it best described?
period of U.S. history marked by strong nationalism, optimism, and a sense of national unity after the War of 1812
What significant cultural contribution resulted from the British assault on Fort McHenry?
Francis Scott Key wrote the poem that became the “Star-Spangled Banner”
What was a lasting effect of the War of 1812 and the Era of Good Feelings on the United States?
The War of 1812 and its aftermath fostered a stronger sense of American identity
What nickname was given to young congressmen who strongly supported war with Great Britain?
War Hawks
Which territory did Spain agree to cede to the United States as part of the Adams-Onís Treaty ?
Florida
Who was the President of the United States whom declared the War of 1812?
James Madison
What is sectionalism?
Sectionalism is a strong attachment to regional interests.
What was the 36°30′ Line?
Boundary where slavery was prohibited in territories north of the line but permitted south of it, maintaining balance by admitting Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state
What was the main outcome of the Missouri Compromise?
Missouri would enter as a slave state and Maine as a free state.
What did the Supreme Court's decision in McCulloch v. Maryland imply about federal power?
The federal government has powers not explicitly listed in the Constitution.
Which treaty ended the war?
Treaty of Ghent
What policy did President Madison abandon when he decided to go to war with Great Britain?
Isolationism
What was the outcome of the Supreme Court case McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)?
It affirmed federal authority and the constitutionality of the national bank
List some benefits of going to war with Britain?
1. Reopening of Trade 2. Creating National Pride 3. Stop Impressment 4. Expand territory 5. Secure Independence
What was the primary purpose of the Monroe Doctrine in 1823?
U.S. foreign policy warning European powers against further colonization or interference in the Americas, establishing the Western Hemisphere as a U.S. sphere of influence