James Monroe Flashcards
Adams-Onis Treaty (1819)
Settled boundary disputes between Spain & the U.S.; the U.S. gains Florida
Father Miguel Hidalgo
Catholic priest who gave the ‘Grito de Dolores’ on September 16, 1810. Executed on July 30, 1811; thanks to him, Mexico gained independence
Simon Bolivar
“The Liberator”: South American leader who helped several countries gain independence from Spain. Inspired independence movements in Latin America
Monroe Doctrine (December 02, 1823)
An exclusive statement of American policy warning European powers not to interfere with the Americans; issued by President
Nationalism
Loyalty & pride in one’s country (The U.S. uniting after the War of 1812 and focusing on national growth)
Sectionalism
Loyalty to a region rather than the whole country (The North favored industry, while the South relied on slavery and farming)
American System
Created by Henry Clay. Boosted the U.S. economy by improving transportation, tariffs, and a national bank
Henry Clay
A politician from Kentucky known as the ‘Great Compromise’. Helped pass the Missouri Compromise & promoted the American System
Cumberland Road (National Road)
- First federally funded highway in the U.S.
- Helped connect the West and East, making trade & travel easier
Erie Canal (Completed 1825)
Ran from Albany to Buffalo, New York. Connected the Great Lakes to the Hudson river = boosted trade & made NYC an economic hub
Era of Good Feelings (1815-1825)
- During Monroe’s presidency: a time of political unity & national pride
- Ended due to sectionalism & debates over slavery
Missouri Compromise of 1820
- Missouri = slave state
- Maine = free state
- No slavery north of the 36’30’ latitude line in future territories
McColloch v. Maryland
The Court ruled that the national bank was constitutional
Pres. James Monroe (1817-1825)
Issued the Monroe Doctrine (Europe, stay out of the Americas!)
President during the Era of Good Feelings
