History: Preparing for Quiz 2
The period following the War of 1812, when _________ was President, was called the "Era of Good Feeling."
James Monroe
Who resigned as Vice President to lead the South's attack against tariffs? Andrew Jackson Daniel Webster John C. Calhoun Robert Hayne
John C. Calhoun
Members or leaders of a political party meeting to make political plans is a(n) _________________.
caucus
The election of Jackson as President was hailed as a great victory for the _______________ man.
common
A serious and widespread reduction of business activity.
depression
What did the West want from the national government? high tariffs cheap land publicly-financed roads strong army and navy
high tariffs cheap land publicly-financed roads
The old friends whom Jackson consulted instead of his regular cabinet were called the "________________ cabinet."
kitchen
Why was Adams's presidency unfruitful? conflicts between Adams and Henry Clay Jackson's supporters worked against him Adams's own limitations sectional rivalries within the Congress and Cabinet
Jackson's supporters worked against him Adams's own limitations
Henry Clay told Congress that the United States must develop a truly "American system" of trade within the country. True or False
True
Numerous political supporters felt that this candidate should have won the election because he had more electoral votes, winning the greatest share of the popular vote. John Quincy Adams Henry Clay Andrew Jackson William Crawford
Andrew Jackson
Jackson supported giving federal money for western canals and roads because the improvements would benefit the nation as a whole. True or False
False
Slavery was permitted above the 36° 30' line only by permission. True or False
False
The North feared that, if Missouri were admitted as a free state, all of the Louisiana territory might be open to slavery. True or False
False
In the West, the value of a person was based upon which of the following? His common sense His social class His willingness to work His education level His ancestry
His common sense His willingness to work
Since no candidate had a majority of the electoral votes, which of the following had to choose the President in 1824? House of Representatives President Senate Supreme Court
House of Representatives
The candidate who won the 1824 Presidential election was: John Quincy Adams Henry Clay Andrew Jackson William Crawford
John Quincy Adams
Adams's followers were called: National Republicans Democratic-Republicans Democrats Representatives
National Republicans
The _______________ wanted tariffs to protect its industry.
North
The ________________ was opposed to tariffs because it feared tariffs would hurt its trade with Europe.
South
The South feared that their trade would be hurt by the ______________ of 1828.
Tariff
What did the Doctrine of Nullification state?
The Doctrine of Nullification stated "If one section of the nation insists upon laws harmful to another section of the nation, it is the right of the harmed section to declare such laws null and void." In other words, a state need not obey any laws which it felt were harmful to it.
By what was the Jacksonian Era characterized?
The Jacksonian Era was characterized by evry citizen in the United States were equal in every way.
What did the South Carolina Ordinance of Nullification declare? The tariffs of 1828 and 1832 were unconstitutional. The Supreme Court had declared the tariffs of 1828 and 1832 unconstitutional. Trade was exclusively a state power. The tariffs of 1828 and 1832 were null and void. Enforcement of the tariffs of 1828 and 1832 was grounds for secession.
The tariffs of 1828 and 1832 were unconstitutional. The tariffs of 1828 and 1832 were null and void. Enforcement of the tariffs of 1828 and 1832 was grounds for secession.
Clay's "American system" was never put into effect because of the election of 1824. True or False
True
Jackson wanted to give the Native American's land in the West in return for their eastern lands. True or False
True
The Trail of Tears was so named because of the thousands of Cherokee who died during this forced march in the dead of winter. True or False
True
The North feared that cheap land would encourage their workers to move ______________ in search of a better life.
West
A feeling of ________ developed in the United States after the War of 1812.
nationalism
to cancel or render void
nullify
Jackson ___________________ the National Bank because he felt it favored the wealthy classes.
opposed
How did the South feel about the national roads in the West? favored them opposed them had no opinion
opposed them
Jackson's banking policies caused the _________________ of 1837.
panic
To withdraw; do away with.
repeal
A formal withdrawal from an organization.
secession
awarding public offices to supporters of the winning political party to be used in the party's interest
spoils system
a person who uses his authority in a cruel or unjust way
tyrant
Contrary to the Constitution.
unconstitutional
contrary to the Constitution
unconstitutional
