SS 7 - Jackson and Monroe Flashcards
(25 cards)
What territory was ‘purchased’ from Spain?
Florida
What group was most likely to oppose tariffs?
The South/Southern states
Why did Southerners criticize the Missouri Compromise?
They were afraid that slavery would be outlawed or limited (They wanted slavery)
What was a result of the Missouri Compromise?
Missouri became a slave state - Maine became a free state - the dividing line was 36,30
What was significant about the Era of Good Feelings?
It was a period of national unity and there was only ONE political party (Democratic - Republicans)
What was the American System?
Tariff money was used to improve the US - Rebuild US
What was the alleged deal between Henry Clay and John Quincy Adams called?
Corrupt Bargain
What was the result of the corrupt bargain?
John Quincy Adams became president
What was the corrupt bargain?
Henry gave his support to Adams and Adams made him secretary of state.
How did Andrew Jackson gain fame?
The war of 1812 - The Battle Of New Orleans
What jobs did Andrew Jackson have?
He was a lawyer, in the military, and president
How was Andrew Jackson viewed when elected president?
The common man
What did Andrew Jackson seriously oppose?
The national bank
What was the spoils system?
Giving government jobs to supporters and friends
What is Andrew Jackson’s ‘kitchen cabinet’?
Unofficial advisors
Why was the Whig Party formed?
A political party that was formed to oppose Andrew Jackson
What happened after South Carolina nullified the tariff of abominations and threatened to secede?
Jackson made sure they had to follow a tariff but, they worked out a compromise to lower tax.
What was the Tariff of Abominations?
Taxes on imported goods and the South did not like this
Who is most closely associated with South Carolina’s attempt at nullification?
John C Calhoun
What is nullification?
To reject or ignore an unfair law
Who would be most opposed to the policies of Andrew Jackson?
The Native Americans and the Whig Party
The forced march of Cherokees from Georgia to Oklahoma is called?
The Trail of Tears
How would you characterize Andrew Jackson’s policy toward Native Americans?
Forced removal from their homes
What was the Trail of Tears?
The result of the Indian Removal Act
