CHAPTER 6: BUILDING A NATIONAL IDENTITY

Who fought against the US during the War of 1812?

British troops and Native Americans

What was the American System? What are its most important components?

the National Bank and Second Bank. To create the same type of currency.

Why was the US able to create a more secure northern border?

Because of military efforts near Canada during the War of 1812.

What is a pioneer?

A person who is one of the first to do something new.

What is an embargo?

A prohibition on trade (exports and imports)

What did the policy of impressment involve?

Capturing Americans sailors off ships and forcing them to serve in the British navy.

What were the challenges presented by the early westward expansion? Was the federal government's response to the challenge effective?

Dealing with Native Americans; yes because the Native Americans ended getting separated from their family and relatives, which made them feel really lonely.

What did the Monroe Doctrine state?

It stated that the US would stay out of European affairs and that Europe needed to stay away from the new independent countries.

Who led an expedition to chart the Louisiana Territory?

Meriwether Lewis & William Clark

The American System set up the national bank and wanted what?

Nationalism

The British support for Tecumseh's confederacy was what?

One of the causes of the War of 1812.

What doubled the size of the nation's territory?

The Louisiana Purchase

What outlined the process for creating new states and outlined democratic principles?

The Northwest Ordinance of 1787

the end of fighting between the US and Britain resulted in?

The Treaty of Ghent

What was Marbury vs. Madison?

The US Supreme Court decision led by Chief Justice John Marshall, which firmly established the principle of judicial review.

What started the War of 1812?

The War Hawks who urged the president to invade British Canada.

What prevented war between Spain and US?

The boundary line set by the Adams-Onis Treaty.

What did steamboats, canals, and national roads improve?

The improved transportation

What is nationalism?

The loyalty and devotion to a nation.