Chapter 10 Section 3 Flashcards
Why did nationalism grow stronger during the administrations of Madison and Monroe?
The growth of commerce and transportation brought together people from different regions. Economic success, the addition of new territories, and victory in the War of 1812 increased national pride.
What parts of the American System are still in effect today?
The United States still has a national banking system, and the government still subsidizes transportation projects. Although free trade has expanded in modern times, the federal government still sets tariffs on international trade.
Why is Monroe’s presidency remembered as the Era of Good Feelings?
Monroe’s presidency was marked by few international conflicts, a lack of political conflict, and major economic achievements.
What was Monroe’s concern about Central and South America?
Monroe was concerned that Central and South American rebellions would result in attempts by European powers to reassert dominance over former colonies. He wanted European nations to stop interfering in the affairs of the Americas.
How did the Missouri Compromise attempt to solve a problem and cause a potential problem at the same time?
The Missouri Compromise attempted to balance power between the slave and free states. It created the possibility of future imbalance by declaring the unorganized territory to be free but allowing for escaped enslaved people to be returned into slavery.
what territories were open to slavery and what territories were closed to slavery?
Area north of the Missouri Compromise line was closed to slavery, while territory south of the line (the Arkansas Territory) was open to slavery. Florida Territory was open to slavery even before the compromise.
What are the key ideas of the Monroe Doctrine?
President Monroe stated that European countries must not interfere in the Western Hemisphere (North, Central, and South America) and the United States would not interfere in Europe.
How does the concept of republican motherhood align with the ideals women were expected to live up to in the early republic?
The ideal woman was supposed to be a good wife and mother who deferred to her husband in all things. Women were expected to teach their children, especially sons, to be good citizens of the republic.
What kinds of work did 19th-century women’s organizations do?
Women’s organizations did charitable work, such as caring for orphans and war widows. This suggests that women were encouraged to provide care for others as an extension of their roles as wives and mothers.
How could a more comprehensive education and the expectation of rearing good citizens lead women to seek broader civic roles for themselves?
With more education, women might understand their own capabilities and develop their own ideas. Since part of women’s civic duty was teaching their sons to be involved in the republic, women might think of ways that they could help the republic as well.
Name two important members of Congress who helped establish the American System.
Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun
What were some of the main terms of the Missouri Compromise?
Missouri would be admitted as a slave state and Maine as a free state. Territory north of the Missouri Compromise line (unorganized territory) would become free states and territory south of the line (Arkansas Territory) would become slave states. Enslaved people who escape to free states or territories could be returned to slavery.
Why did Spain and Russia tolerate the Monroe Doctrine?
After years of war in Europe, b=neither Spain nor Russia were interested in overseas involvement.
What motivated President Monroe to introduce the Monroe Doctrine?
He feared that European countries might reassert their colonial power in the Americas.
How did the Supreme Court’s decision in McCulloch v. Maryland strengthen the federal government’s power?
The Court ruled that Congress had “implied powers” allowing Congress to do what thinks is necessary to achieve its Constitutional responsibilities. In this case, the Court ruled that Congress had the power to establish a new national bank.
