Unit 4 flashcards
Why did the War of 1812 initially go badly for the U.S.?
The nation was divided and a failed invasion of Canada occurred.
True or false: the British burned down Washington D.C. during the War of 1812?
True.
How did the War of 1812 end?
The Treaty of Ghent.
What occurred two weeks after the War of 1812 ended?
Andrew Jackson defeated the British at the Battle of New Orleans.
When did the Hartford Convention take place?
December 1814
What occurred at the Hartford Convention?
Federalists met to discuss their concerns following the War of 1812
True or false: following the War of 1812 there was a huge increase in nationalism.
True.
When was James Monroe elected?
1816
What was “The Era of Good Feelings”?
A period of only one political party- the Democratic-Republican party.
True or false: The Era of Good Feelings left everyone happy.
False, factors such as growing sectionalism, slavery, and debates over the American system created tension
What was the Panic of 1819?
Over-speculation of frontier lands- the first major economic crash under the constitution.
True or false: Henry Clay instituted the American System.
True.
True or false: Henry Clay instituted the American System.
True.
What can be seen in the American System?
National republicans adopt policies similar to federalists.
Tariff of 1816
Designed to help American industry/manufacturing.
