Unit 3: Important Concepts

Question 1

Impressment

Answer 1

the system of forcing random sailors into the british navy. was enforced by press gangs, who would kidnap sailors and force them into the navy. the british also impressed american sailors into british navy.

Question 2

Nationalism

Answer 2

People’s love of the nation, stemmed from monuments, systems of transportation, and creation of things inside of our country. Sectionalism helped as well, with specialized industry and lots of swag.

Question 3

Protective Tariff

Answer 3

the other name for the terrif of abomination, meant to protect northern industry from much cheaper goods from britain. kinda screwed over the south.

Question 4

“Slavocracy”

Answer 4

A ruling group of slaveholders, advocates of slavery, in the south before 1865

Question 5

Cult of Domesticity

Answer 5

value system emphasized new ideas of femininity, the woman’s role within the home and the dynamics of work and family

Question 6

Cotton Gin

Answer 6

a machine that made turning cotton into usable material much faster and elss labour intensive, allowing the cotton trade to take off and make a ton of money for the south.

Question 7

Spoils System

Answer 7

Political parties promising government job to supporters if elected; supported not qualified for job. Rotate offices on a regular basis.

Question 8

Nativism

Answer 8

the policy of protecting the interests of the natives/citizens against those of immigrants/Indians. Prompting those who were there first.

Question 9

“Pet” Banks

Answer 9

Banks Jackson liked were given a shit load of money, made bad loans, inflation, caused freaking economic crises, Jackson was like “whatevs” and handed that whole crises to, you know, Martin Van Burien.

Question 10

Patronage

Answer 10

use of state resources to reward individuals for their electoral support

Question 11

Sectionalism

Answer 11

restriction of interest, not for common good. South v. North v. West

Question 12

Virginia Dynasty

Answer 12

First 5 Presidents from Virginia

Question 13

Anti-Slavery

Answer 13

Abolitionism is a movement to end slavery, specifically in the South

Question 14

Industrial Revolution

Answer 14

Home industries became became factories. Putting out system: all in one factory rather than multiple homes/facilities. More efficient, turned into sweat shops

Question 15

Limited Liability

Answer 15

the maximum amount a person in a business can lose in case of claims against the company or bankruptcy.

Question 16

Gag Resolution

Answer 16

the end of the gag rule, which prevented congress and house of reps from talking about some issues, like slavery.

Question 17

Common Man

Answer 17

Jackson was the Champion of Common Man, the everyday people of the WAST who could go to be free, a little. I guess.

Question 18

Nullification

Answer 18

states had the right to set aside federal law if they deemed it unconstitutional

Question 19

Judicial Review

Answer 19

specific court with judicial review power which legislative and executive actions are subject to review

Question 20

Internal Improvements

Answer 20

the improvement of roads and canals. never really got supported by the feds, so it fell to states and to private companies.

Question 21

Isolationism

Answer 21

the idea that the americas should stay seperate from the rest of the world and not interfere, but focus on themselves.

Question 22

“Corrupt Bargain”

Answer 22

Clay was president of house of representatives and allowed John Q. Adams to win to secure secretary and presidency next term, was not president

Question 23

Transportation Revolution

Answer 23

Major advancements: Roads, steamboats, bridges. Easy, cheaper, more convenient and efficent

Question 24

Independent Treasury

Answer 24

system for government funds in the Treasury and its subtreasuries, independently of the national banking and financial systems

Question 25

Kitchen Cabinet

Answer 25

Jackson’s “Cabinet” of people like journal editors who helped in putting good things in papers and supporting the president, mostly personal friends, and those who supported.

Question 26

“King Caucus”

Answer 26

The few people chose the president in the presidential caucus, and made a KING pretty much (because president)

Question 27

Rotation in Office

Answer 27

Rotate offices on a regular basis, with new officials. Everyday people can fun government