Module 10 Flashcards
(31 cards)
What is sectionalism?
Loyalty to a region
What are some specific issues associated with sectionalism?
- Tariffs
- Slavery
- InternalI Improvements
- Bank of the US
- States’ rights
How would the major regions view issues associated with sectionalism?
North- liked internal improvements, tariffs and the BUS
South- supported slavery and states’ rights
What did sectionalism eventually lead to?
The Civil War
What effect did the Election of 1824 have on political parties?
(2)
- Democratic Republicans split
- End of the Era of Good Feelings
Who decided the election of 1824?
HOR (Corrupt Bargain)
What is mudslinging?
Negative campaigning to damage your opponents reputation
What was Jacksonian Democracy?
System to get more people involved in gov’t.
What things were used to achieve Jacksonian Democracy?
(3)
- Spoils system
- Stressed popular sovereignty
- Easing of voting restrictions
How did Andrew Jackson promote himself to the people?
Represented common man
What caused the Nullification Crisis?
Tariffs of 1828 (Abominations) and 1832
What was the Doctrine of Nullification?
South Carolinia said they will nullify laws that they think are unconstitutional and threatens to secede.
What side did Andrew Jackson take in the Nullification Crisis?
Against Nullification
What region of the country typically supported Nullification and states’ rights?
South
How was the Nullification Crisis resolved?
Without a fight
What was the Force Bill?
Law put in place that gave power to the military to stop Nullification and enforce federal laws
What was the spoils system?
Practice of giving gov’t supporters political jobs
How did many Americans view Indigenous people during the 19th century?
Not as equals. Many believed Indiginous people must be relocated
What was the Indian Removal act?
Law that gave the gov’t power to make “treaties” and move Indigenous peoples West.
Why were the Cherokee considered to be “civilized”?
They adapted their way of life to mimic traditional American culture
What was Worcested vs. Georgia?
Supreme court case to determine if the Cherokee could be relocated (Cherokee won)
What were the results of Worcester vs. Georgia?
Cherokee won but Jackson refused to enforce
What was Jackson’s attitude about Indigenous people?
1.Believed that they must be relocated and that they could not share land
2.Indian Removal act
3.Refusal to enforce Worcester Vs. Goergia
What was the Trail of Tears?
Forced migration of the Cherokee from their homeland to Indian territory-many died a long the journey
