Chapter 3 terms and names pt 2

Question 1

Henry Clay

Answer 1

Promoted the American System. He was the House speaker. He had enough power in congress to decide whether Jackson or Adams won the election

Question 2

American System

Answer 2

Set up measures designed to unify the nation and strengthen its economy by means of protective tariffs, a national bank, and internal improvements like a transportation system

Question 3

John C. Calhoun

Answer 3

Convinced congressmen to approve the Tariff of 1816

Question 4

Missouri Compromise

Answer 4

A series of laws enacted in 1820 to maintain the balance of power between slave states and free states

Question 5

Andrew Jackson

Answer 5

Ran against John Quincy Adams in 1824. He won more popular votes but not more electoral votes so congress had to decide who won (Adams won)

Question 6

Jacksonian Democracy

Answer 6

Jackson’s political philosophy; his faith in the common person as the source of American strength

Question 7

John Quincy Adams

Answer 7

Ran against Jackson and became president in 1824 but lost to Jackson in 1828

Question 8

Trail of Tears

Answer 8

The routes the Cherokee followed from Georgia to the Indian Territory. Thousands of Cherokee died.

Question 9

Daniel Webster

Answer 9

A senator who opposed the idea that states could nullify national laws

Question 10

Martin Van Buren

Answer 10

Was vice-president then ran for president and won. Ran again and lost to Harrison

Question 11

John Tyler

Answer 11

Became president after Harrison died