Chapter 12. A New Identity.
The Era of Good Feelings James Monroe is president Relative Peace and National Pride
The Convention of 1818. Establishes the border of the US and Canada at the 49th parallel as far West as the Rockies.
The Monroe Doctrine North and South America made off limits to European colonization
The Missouri Compromise
Jacksonian Democracy Property ownership no longer necessary to vote Political parties hold nominating conventions
Jackson’s inauguration was a huge party with property damage.
The Spoils System Rewarding political support with governmental jobs
The Whig Party Critics of Jackson form a new political party They support a strong legislature and a weak president. A young Abraham Lincoln is a member.
Presidents 1825-1845 John Quincy Adams Martin Van Buren William Henry Harrison Andrew Jackson John Tyler
Indian Removal Act (1830) Authorized removal of all Indians living East of the Mississippi to Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma).
Cherokee Nation The Cherokees tried to adopt European ways, establishing a government, and an alphabet. When facing removal, they sued the US.
“Worcester vs. Georgia” Although the Supreme Court said that the Cherokees only had to follow federal law, Jackson ignored the ruling. This resulted in the “Trail of Tears”.
The Second Seminole War The US said the Seminoles had to get out of Florida. They tried to force them, but the Seminoles (led by Osceola) were never defeated.
Catherine Maria Sedgewick American Culture Washington Irving James Fenimore Cooper Catherine Maria Sedgewick Hudson River School