US History Age of Jackson Notes Flashcards
Define Era of Good Feeling
- 1815-1825
- political factions were non-existent
- strong sense of unity/nationalism that followed war of 1812
- economic prosperity were due to IR and the american system
Define Nationalism
- a belief that national interest should be put ahead of regional interest
Define Industrial Revolution
- traditional method of making goods replaced by machines
What was the lifestyle differences between North and South?
North: factories, urban cities, immigrant + women/children labors
South: cash crops, plantations, slavery
Who was Andrew Jackson?
- born during the Revolution Era in Tennessee
- War Hero (Battle of New Orleans)
- rugged/tough character
Who ran in the election of 1824?
- Andrew Jackson
- Henry Clay
- John Quincy Adam
Who did Andrew Jackson support?
- the common man
Who had the most popular votes in the election of 1824?
Jackson
Who had the most electoral votes?
Quincy
Define corrupt bargain
- Jackson has popular vote
- Clay swings House of Representatives to choose Quincy
- Quincy won and made Clay Speaker of the House
What was the important outcomes of the election of 1828?
- Both candidates clashed
- Jackson and Clay (Whig) feuded over issues
- This created political divisions in America, leading to sectionalism
Define sectionalism
- political, economic, and social beliefs are determined by the region in which you live
Define Jacksonian Democracy
- political philosophy of Andrew Jackson that Andrew Jackson reshaped american politics and government.
Define spoils System
- idea of rewarding political supporters with public office
- Jackson appointed friends and supporters to high level positions (kitchen cabinet)
Define tariff
- tariffs are taxes that the government puts on goods brought in from other countries
What are the pros and cons of tariffs?
Pros: promoted industry
Cons: did not benefit collective interests of states and alienated their trade partners
Who supported and opposed tariffs?
The North supported it, the South opposed it
Who was John Calhoun?
- Vice President under Jackson
- South Carolina and Calhoun called for nullification of the tariff
Define nullify
to cancel a federal law if it conflicted a state interest
What was the nullification crisis?
a period of time where the south (VP John Calhoun) called for nullification.
What was the compromise tariff of 1833?
- South mostly compiled
- South Carolina threatens secession
- Henry Clay proposed a compromise that lowered the tariff rates over 10 years.
Define secession
formal withdrawal of a state from a union
What was the indian removal act
- 1830
- Supported relocation of Native Americans to Indian Territory (Oklahoma)
Who was Sequoyah
devised the Cherokee alphabet
