Chapters 7-9 (US History) Flashcards
Era of Good Feelings
after the War of 1812
one party existed (Democratic-Republican)
central government became stronger
McCulloh vs Maryland
a case when the Supreme Court said that only the federal government has the power to tax the states
Convention 1818
when US-Canadian border was set at the 49th parallel, west of the rocky mountains
Adams-Onis Treaty 1819
when Spain gave East Florida to US for $5 million
Monroe Doctrine 1823
by James Monroe
“any attempt by Europe to intervene in the western hemisphere is a threat to the US”
protective tariff
was to protect and promote American industry
Second Bank 1816
1 single currency
could ask for a loan
Tariff Act of 1816
tax on imported goods
increased conflict with the North & South
American System
proposed by Henry Clay
he wanted a protective tariff, national bank, and transportation
Old Hickory
nickname for Andrew Jackson
he was tough as hardwood
Spoils Systems
Andrew Jackson put unqualified people in the government
Trail of Tears
800 mile journey to go to Indian territory
1/4 of Indians died
present day Oaklahoma
Doctrine of Nullification
states had the right to refuse any act of congress deemed unconstitutional
Tariff Law 1828
same as law 1816
after passed, the south accused Congress of promoting North industry
British goods would be more expensive
Pet Banks
when state banks received money from federal funds because these states were loyal to Andrew Jackson
Francis Cabot Lowell
invented power loom
factory system
spinning thread to make weaving cloth
trade unions asking for reforms
to work shorter hours
to have better work conditions
Sara Bagley
wanted to change work day to 10 hours
organized female labor reform union
