Jackson Era and Westward Expansion

Time period after the War of 1812 during the James Monroe Presidency where national pride grew and the U.S. was at peace.

Treaty that gave Spanish Florida to the United States

U.S. foreign policy that warned European powers to not colonize North and South America. Any attempt would force the U.S. to get involved militarily.

Henry Clay's plan to increase tariffs to pay for internal improvements like roads and canals.

First road built by the federal government. Ran from Cumberland, Maryland to Wheeling, West Virginia.

A man-made waterway that connected the Hudson River to Lake Erie.

Political party formed by supporters of Andrew Jackson

Political Party formed as an opposition to Andrew Jackson.

A President rewarding his supporters with government jobs. Started with Andrew Jackson.

Dispute between the state of South Carolina and the federal government over the state's right to cancel an unpopular tariff.