social studies ch. 11-12 Flashcards
Nullification
The act of canceling a law
Majority
A vote where there is one more than half in favor
Depression
an economic slowdown; a period of declining business profits and loss of jobs
Suffrage
the right to vote
Spoils System
the practice of rewarding supporters with government jobs
Caucus
private meeting during which very few powerful party members pick candidates
Nominating Convention
meeting of delegates from all states to choose a party candidate
Kitchen Cabinet
group of unofficial presidential advisors to Pres. Jackson
Mudslinging
use of insults to attack an opponents reputation
Pet Banks
state banks that received money after the Second Bank of America was closed
“Era of Good Feeling”
nickname of James Monroe’s administration
Sectionalism
occurred during the “Era of Good Feeling” making this time period misnamed- Americans considered themselves “Southerners”, “Northerners”, “Westerners”
Nationalism
feeling of pride in your country
Nullification Act
made it possible to cancel out a federal law that a state thought was unconstitutional
“Corrupt Bargain”
in election of 1824- Clay persuades the House of Reps to cast their vote for Adams and he was rewarded with the Sec. of State position.—Tarnished Adam’s presidency
Indian Removal Act
forcing natives off land and onto reservations west of the Miss. River
Tariff of Abominations in 1828
—(Who suffered the most from this?)(southerners) Highest tax ever passed through congress –
Panic of 1837
-(know the causes)- Horrible economic depression caused by closing of banks and speculators
Monroe Doctrine
Ex. Europeans were to leave Latin America alone
Secretary of State
stepping stone position to presidency
Andrew Jackson political views
Loved by the “common man” (working class)
Andrew Jackson personal background info.
came from humble background—difficult upbringing
Andrew Jackson supporters
common men from all over the country
How he felt about the Nullification Act
(thought it was unconstitutional)
