AP US Chapter 9 Era of Good Feelings

Describe America after the War of 1812.

• Brink of Civil War
• Utter devastation
• Military dictatorship
• High morale

How did the decisions made in McCulloch v . Maryland and Gibbons v. Ogden contribute to the nationalism of the Era of Good Feelings?

• both cases upheld the power of states to nullify federal laws

• both cases guaranteed businessmen the right to trade freely across state lines

• both cases strengthened the power of the federal government

• both cases upheld the rights of individuals to freedom of speech

People:

Who's eight years as president are known as the Era of Good Feelings?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• James Monroe

What marked what was known as the Era of Good Feelings?

• a strong sense of national unity

• a rapid increase in immigration

• the elimination of political parties

• the expansion of national alliances

What was a goal of Henry Clay’s American System?

• to abolish slavery

• to promote economic growth

• to create a strong military force

• to establish treaties with American Indians

Which economic system, based on private ownership, did Henry Clay promote?

• socialism

• capitalism

• communism

• liberalism

All of these characterize John Marshall’s Supreme Court decisions in the early 1800s except

• they promoted national economic growth.

• they reinforced the authority of business contracts.

• they increased the power of the federal government over states.

• they established the power of states over the federal government.

Which of these led to the end of an era and the beginning of political divisions in the United States?

• the War of 1812

• the election of 1824

• James Monroe's presidency

• John Marshall's Supreme Court

According to Henry Clay, what role did government have in encouraging economic growth?

• building community housing

• producing goods and services

• owning stores and businesses

• funding transportation projects

People:

Which Congressman believed that America's future lay in capitalism, and supported the American System?

• James Monroe

• John C. Calhoun

• John Marshall

• Henry Clay