Unit 4 flashcards
Why did the War of 1812 initially go badly for the U.S.?
The nation was divided and a failed invasion of Canada occurred.
True or false: the British burned down Washington D.C. during the War of 1812?
True.
How did the War of 1812 end?
The Treaty of Ghent.
What occurred two weeks after the War of 1812 ended?
Andrew Jackson defeated the British at the Battle of New Orleans.
When did the Hartford Convention take place?
December 1814
What occurred at the Hartford Convention?
Federalists met to discuss their concerns following the War of 1812
True or false: following the War of 1812 there was a huge increase in nationalism.
True.
When was James Monroe elected?
1816
What was “The Era of Good Feelings”?
A period of only one political party- the Democratic-Republican party.
True or false: The Era of Good Feelings left everyone happy.
False, factors such as growing sectionalism, slavery, and debates over the American system created tension
What was the Panic of 1819?
Over-speculation of frontier lands- the first major economic crash under the constitution.
True or false: Henry Clay instituted the American System.
True.
True or false: Henry Clay instituted the American System.
True.
What can be seen in the American System?
National republicans adopt policies similar to federalists.
Tariff of 1816
Designed to help American industry/manufacturing.
2nd bank of the United States
Helps ensure financial stability and provide credit.
Internal (transportation) improvements
Development of canals and roads to link the nation together.
True or false: Madison and Monroe vetoed proposals to use federal funds on roads and canals.
True.
When did New York complete the Erie Canal?
1825
True or false: Missouri petitioned to enter the union as a slave state.
True.
What did the Tallmadge Amendment propose?
Gradual emancipation of slaves in Missouri.
True or false: Maine enters as a slave state.
False, Maine enters as a free state.
Where is slavery prohibited?
Above the 36 30 line.
What did the US fear? (Monroe Doctrine)
Europe would try to recolonize territory in the western hemisphere.
When was the Monroe Doctrine created?
1823
