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APUSH Chapter 12
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| * Andrew Jackson: | His presidency and its impact on American politics. |
| * Spoils System: | The practice of rewarding political supporters with government positions. |
| * Nullification Crisis: | The conflict between South Carolina and the federal government over tariffs. |
| Compromise tariff: | reversed the nullification crisis (a solution) |
| * Indian Removal Act: | The policy that led to the forced relocation of Native American tribes. |
| * Trail of Tears: | The devastating journey of the Cherokee people westward. |
| * Tariff of Abominations: | The protective tariff that sparked controversy and conflict. |
| * Election of 1824: | The contested election that involved the "corrupt bargain." |
| * John Quincy Adams: | His presidency and his contrasting approach to Jackson. |
| * Henry Clay: | His role in the Election of 1824 and subsequent political maneuvering. |
| * Panic of 1837: | economic turmoil caused by the bank failure, elevated grain prices, and Jackson's efforts to curb it |
| * Divorce bill: | Van Buren's effort to null and reverse the panic |
| * Market Revolution: | The dramatic changes in the American economy due to technological advancements and transportation improvements. |
| * Industrial Revolution: | The emergence of factories and mass production. |
| * Erie Canal: | Its significance in connecting the East and West. |
| * Railroads: | The growing importance of railroads in transportation and economic expansion. |
| * Cotton Gin: | Its effect on the expansion of slavery and the cotton economy. |
| Second Great Awakening: | The religious revival that fueled social reform movements. |
| * Abolitionism: | The movement to end slavery. |
| * Temperance Movement: | The movement to curb alcohol consumption. |
| * Women's Rights Movement: | The early stages of the fight for women's suffrage and equality. |
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