History test Flashcards
War Hawks
Henry Clay and John Calhoun lead members who were eager for war with Great Britain
Rush-Bagot Agreement
This disarmament pact limited naval fleets of Great Britain and the U.S. in the Great Lakes which created the longest unfortified border in the world.
Treaty of 1818
This treaty shared fishing rights off the coast and allowed for the joint occupation of the Oregon territory
Nonintercourse Act of 1809
After the failure of the embargo act, this act carried out by Madison allowed the U.S. to trade with all nations except Britain and France
The resolutions from the Hartford Convention helped cause ____________.
The death of the Federalist Party
Who was James Monroe?
The President during the era of good feeling
One of the most important by-products of the War of 1812 was..
A new sense of nationalism
What is P.I.N?
P.I.N is Henry Clays American System
What does P.I.N stand for?
P - Protective Tariffs
I - Internal improvements
N - National Bank
Why did the Era of Good Feelings end?
Economic Panic in 1819
Sectionalism between North & South
Missouri Compromise 3 compromises
- Admit Missouri as a Slave state
- Admit Maine as a free state
- Prohibit slavery in the rest of Louisiana territory north of 36-30 line
What is the protective tariff?
Implemented after the War of 1812 to protect U.S. manufacturers from competition
What is the Tallmadge Amendment?
Called for prohibiting further introduction of slaves at the age of 25 in Missouri and required children of Missouri slaves to be emancipated at the Age of 25
What is the case of Commonwealth vs Hunt?
Gave unions right to negotiate contracts which established the 10 hour work day
Cyrus McCormick was responsible for his ____ that changed agriculture forever
Mechanical Reaper
