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Chapter 12 Social Studies - (copy)

Social Studies terms and their definitions

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Monroe Doctrinedeclared that North and South America were off limits to future colonization by any foreign power
Missouri Compromiseagreement in which Missouri would enter the Union as a slave state while Maine joined as a free state
American SystemThe plan for using high tariffs to pay for internal improvements
tarifftax on imported goods
John Quincy Adamswon the presidential election of 1824
Andrew Jacksonwon the most popular votes in the election of 1824.
Old Hickorynickname for Andrew Jackson implying that he was tough
John C. Calhounvice-president who resigned under Jackson
spoils systema practice where supporters are rewarded with governmental jobs
Democratic Partyparty started by Andrew Jackson
John C. Calhounstrong supporter of states rights
kitchen cabinetinformal group of trusted advisors to President Jackson
kitchen cabinetinformal group of trusted advisors to President Jackson
states rightsbelief that state power should be greater than federal power.
nullificationidea that staes had the right to disobey federal laws
Panic of 1837financial crisis that occurec shortly after Van Buren took office which led to a servere economic depression
House of Representativesfinally decided the election of 1824
farmers and workerspeople who supported Jackson in the election of 1824
South Carolinathreatened to secede from union over high tariffs
nullifyto declare a law not in force or to cancel
Monroe Doctrineofficial document that said the U.S. would stay out of European affairs out of
Martin Van Burenbecame vice-president under Jackson after Calhoun resigned
Andrew Jacksonstarted the Democratic party
Tippicanoe and Tyler tooslogan for the election of 1840
Indian Removal Actsaid Native Americans had to move west of the Mississipi River
only states had rights to charter banksreason why Jackson said that the Bank of U.S. was unconstitutional
People stood behind Jackson's veto of the bankwhat election of 1832 showed


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