CH 14-15 TEST Flashcards
What is Jacksonian Democracy?
A political movement that championed greater democracy for the common man, led by President Andrew Jackson.
It emphasized the role of the average citizen in government.
What is the Spoils System?
A practice where a political party gives government jobs to its supporters as a reward for their loyalty.
This system was notably used by Andrew Jackson.
What is a Tariff?
A tax imposed on imported goods to protect domestic industries.
What does it mean to Secede?
To withdraw formally from a federation or body, especially a political state.
What was the Trail of Tears?
The forced relocation of Native American nations from their ancestral homelands, resulting in the deaths of thousands.
This occurred during the 1830s under the Indian Removal Act.
What is a Territory?
An area of land under the jurisdiction of a government but not yet a state.
What does it mean to Annex?
To add a territory to an existing political unit, such as a country or state.
What is Manifest Destiny?
The 19th-century doctrine that the expansion of the United States throughout the American continents was both justified and inevitable.
What was the Mexican-American War?
A conflict between the United States and Mexico from 1846 to 1848, resulting in significant territorial gains for the U.S.
Who was John Quincy Adams?
The sixth President of the United States and a key figure in early American diplomacy.
Who was Andrew Jackson?
The seventh President of the United States, known for his populist approach and the Indian Removal Act.
Who was Martin van Buren?
The eighth President of the United States and a key organizer of the Democratic Party.
Who was William Henry Harrison?
The ninth President of the United States, known for his short tenure and the Battle of Tippecanoe.
Who was John Tyler?
The tenth President of the United States, known for his annexation of Texas.
Who was James K. Polk?
The eleventh President of the United States, known for his expansionist policies and the Mexican-American War.
Who was Dorothea Dix?
An advocate for the mentally ill and reformer of mental health care in the U.S.
Who was Horace Mann?
An education reformer known as the ‘Father of the American Public School System.’
Who was William Lloyd Garrison?
An abolitionist and journalist known for his anti-slavery newspaper, The Liberator.
Who was Carrie Nation?
A radical member of the temperance movement known for her activism against alcohol.
Who was Elias Howe?
An inventor known for creating the sewing machine.
Who was Samuel Slater?
An industrialist known as the ‘Father of the American Industrial Revolution’ for bringing British textile technology to America.
Who was Eli Whitney?
An inventor known for the cotton gin and promoting the use of interchangeable parts.
Who was Samuel Colt?
An inventor and industrialist known for the Colt revolver.
What are the three philosophies of the Jackson Age?
Democracy, individualism, and equality.
What were the early colleges established for women?
Institutions like Mount Holyoke College and Oberlin College that provided higher education opportunities for women.
Which states joined the Union during President Polk’s administration?
Texas, Oregon, and California.
