To the Civil War Flashcards
During which era was James Monroe president?
The Era of Good Feelings
Who created the steamboat?
Robert Fulton
What is sectionalism?
loyalty to a region
What was the civil war caused by?
slavery
who supported nation against sectional interests?
Daniel Webster
who supported state sovereignty?
John C. Calhoun
who tried to resolve sectional dispute?
Henry Clay
Anything south of the 36, 30’N line was __________
yes to slavery
Anything north of the 36, 30’N line was __________
no to slavery
What was the name of the compromise that Henry Clay created?
The Missouri Compromise
What did the Monroe Doctrine state?
That any existing European colonies in the Americas will not be interfered by the U.S. But no new colonies will be set up .
Who used his influence as speaker of house to defend Quincy Adams against Jackson?
Henry Clay
What did Henry Clay become after Quincy Adams presidency?
Secretary of State
Andrew Jackson wins presidency in a _____________.
landslide
practice of replacing government employees with the winners supporters
spoils system
What does nullify mean?
to cancel
What did the nullification crisis do?
placed a tariff on imported goods
which state threatened to secede?
South Carolina
What did Jackson pass after lowering the tariff?
a force bill
allowed federal government to pay Native Americans to move west.
Indian Removal Act.
Trail Native Americans were forced to walk
Trail of Tears
Native Americans hate _____________.
Andrew Jackson
What did Manifest Destiny mean?
That the U.S. was destined by God to extend it’s boundaries all the way to the Pacific Ocean
What was the Oregon County?
Huge area located between the Pacific and the Rocky mountains north of California
