Hist Ch 9 Test Flashcards
- Democratic-Republicans
Political party led by Thomas Jefferson; believed in stronger state governments
- Federalists
Those who favored the adoption of the
Constitution
- Naturalization Act
Extended the time that an immigrant had to live in America before he could gain
American citizenship.
- Alien and Sedition Acts
A total of four laws passed that controlled Congress and were designed to protect the country during the threat of war…
- Barbary Pirates
The small Muslim countries in North Africa that demanded tribute from ships sailing on the Mediterranean Sea
- Louisiana Purchase
American purchase of the French territory of Louisiana in 1803 for $15 million
- War Hawks
Group of members of the House of Representatives, led by Henry Clay, that wanted to expand America’s borders and power
- Embargo Act
End to all exports, Jefferson’s strategy against the British and French
- Fort McHenry
Failed British land-sea attack on
Baltimore, Maryland, during the War of 1812
- Treaty of Ghent
Treaty ending the War of 1812
Era of Good Feelings
Brief period of harmony after the War of 1812 with no major international conflicts and rare intense political rivalries at home; James Monroe’s presidency
- Hartford Convention
Meeting of a group of New England Federalists who opposed the War of 1812 and hinted that New England might secede
- Adams-Onís Treaty
Purchased East Florida from Spain
for $5 million, also defined the Spanish boundary west of the Mississippi
- Monroe Doctrine
A statement by James Monroe that European nations could not intervene in the Western Hemisphere except where they already had colonies
- Panic of 1819
An economic crisis leading to the loss of homes, businesses, land, and savings; especially affected southern and western farmers
- Missouri Compromise
Agreement proposed by Henry Clay where Maine would be considered a free state and Missouri would become a slave state
- McCulloch v. Maryland
Supreme Court ruling that a state
cannot tax the federal government
- Gibbons v. Ogden
Stated a state cannot forbid ships to operate in state waters if the ships are licensed by the national government.
- interstate commerce
The sale and transport of goods and
services from one state to another
What difficulties did the United States face with foreign powers during Jefferson’s presidency? How did Jefferson seek to deal with difficulties with foreign powers? What were the success or failures of Jefferson’s solutions?
The United States faced various challenges, including conflicts with Britain and France, as well as issues related to trade and territorial expansion. Jefferson solved these difficulties by implementing policies such as the Embargo Act of 1807 to avoid conflict and protect American interests. The Embargo Act was largely seen as a failure, leading to economic hardship without resolving the issues with foreign powers.
What is the importance of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
The Lewis and Clark expedition was crucial for mapping the newly acquired territory and establishing American presence in the West.
What were the causes of the War of 1812? How did primitive means of communication contribute to the War of 1812?
Causes included trade restrictions, impressment of American sailors, and British support for Native American attacks on American settlements. Communication contributed to the war because Britian wanted to end the war with a treaty, but America had no idea due to communication problems with Britain.
What is the Monroe Doctrine?
The Monroe Doctrine was a policy declaring that the Americas were off-limits to European colonization and intervention.
What was the significance of McCulloch v. Maryland?
This Supreme Court case is important because it strengthened the power of the federal government and ruled that the Federal law is stronger than the state law.
What was the Missouri Compromise?
The Missouri Compromise was an agreement that allowed Missouri to enter as a slave state and Maine as a free state, maintaining the balance of power in Congress.
What are some results of the war of 1812
Gained respect from other countries and the extinction of federalists
