US History Age of Jackson Notes Flashcards
1
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Define Era of Good Feeling
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- 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
2
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Define Nationalism
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- a belief that national interest should be put ahead of regional interest
3
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Define Industrial Revolution
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- traditional method of making goods replaced by machines
4
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What was the lifestyle differences between North and South?
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North: factories, urban cities, immigrant + women/children labors
South: cash crops, plantations, slavery
5
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Who was Andrew Jackson?
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- born during the Revolution Era in Tennessee
- War Hero (Battle of New Orleans)
- rugged/tough character
6
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Who ran in the election of 1824?
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- Andrew Jackson
- Henry Clay
- John Quincy Adam
7
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Who did Andrew Jackson support?
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- the common man
8
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Who had the most popular votes in the election of 1824?
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Jackson
9
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Who had the most electoral votes?
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Quincy
10
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Define corrupt bargain
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- Jackson has popular vote
- Clay swings House of Representatives to choose Quincy
- Quincy won and made Clay Speaker of the House
11
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What was the important outcomes of the election of 1828?
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- Both candidates clashed
- Jackson and Clay (Whig) feuded over issues
- This created political divisions in America, leading to sectionalism
12
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Define sectionalism
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- political, economic, and social beliefs are determined by the region in which you live
13
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Define Jacksonian Democracy
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- political philosophy of Andrew Jackson that Andrew Jackson reshaped american politics and government.
14
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Define spoils System
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- idea of rewarding political supporters with public office
- Jackson appointed friends and supporters to high level positions (kitchen cabinet)
15
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Define tariff
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- tariffs are taxes that the government puts on goods brought in from other countries
