identification Flashcards
Yeoman Farmer
For Jeffersonians, the core of republicanism was the yeoman farmer, an independent landowner who earned a comfortable living from agriculture.They believed that the U.S. should expand westward, settling the land with virtuous farmers who would help secure the nation’s future and protect it from foreign threats like Spain, France, and Britain. Jefferson also promised that the land would be affordable for these farmers, while the sale of the land would provide the government with much-needed funds.
Fort York
Fort York is most famously associated with the War of 1812, a conflict between the United States and the British Empire, in which Canada was a key battleground. The fort was strategically important during the war as it served as a military base for British and Canadian forces defending Upper Canada (now Ontario).
New Orleans
New Orleans became a major crossroads between western settlements. During the American Revolutionary War, New Orleans was an important port for smuggling aid to the American revolutionaries, and transporting military equipment and supplies up the Mississippi River. Beginning in the 1760s, Filipinos began to settle in and around New Orleans.
“The Corrupt Bargain”
The “Corrupt Bargain” refers to the 1824 U.S. presidential election, where John Quincy Adams was chosen president by the House of Representatives, despite Andrew Jackson winning the most electoral and popular votes. Henry Clay, who had finished fourth, supported Adams in exchange for being appointed Secretary of State, leading Jackson and his supporters to accuse them of making a secret deal for personal gain. The controversy damaged Adams’ presidency and harmed Clay’s political career, fueling Jackson’s rise to power in the 1828 election.
Nullification
Nullification was the idea that a state could invalidate or refuse to enforce a federal law it deemed unconstitutional. It became a significant issue during the Nullification Crisis of 1832-1833, when South Carolina attempted to nullify federal tariffs, challenging the balance of power between state and federal authority. The crisis highlighted deepening divisions over states’ rights and federal supremacy, foreshadowing the conflicts that would later lead to the American Civil War.
The Alamo
The Alamo was a historic battle fought in 1836 during the Texas Revolution, where a small group of Texan defenders, including figures like Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie, fought to the death against the Mexican army led by General Santa Anna. Its significance lies in the rallying cry “Remember the Alamo!”, which galvanized Texan forces and contributed to Texas’ eventual victory and independence from Mexico.
Manifest Destiny
Manifest Destiny was the idea that it was America’s fate to expand across the entire North American continent, from the East Coast to the West Coast. This belief led to the U.S. taking over more land, like Texas and California, and caused conflicts with Native Americans and Mexico, shaping the country’s growth and its future.(territorial expansion of the United States from 1812 to 1867.)
John C. Frémont
John C. Frémont was an American explorer, military officer, and politician who played a key role in the westward expansion of the United States during the 19th century. He is significant for mapping much of the western territories, leading U.S. forces in California during the Mexican-American War, and later becoming the first Republican candidate for president in 1856.
