AMSCO AP US History Chapter 8 Study Guide

Era of Good Feelings CORRECT ANSWER Term to describe James Monroe's period as president (). The Democratic-Republicans party dominated politics. On the surface everything looked fine, however there were conflicts over tariffs, the national bank, internal improvements, and public land sales. (p. 150) sectionalism CORRECT ANSWER The Era of Good Feelings was damaged by the sectional controversy of the Missouri Compromise. Sectionalist tension over slavery became apparent during that time. (p. 150, 157) James Monroe CORRECT ANSWER The fifth President of the United States (). His administration was marked by the Tariff of 1816, Rush-Bagot Agreement with Britain (1817), acquisition of Florida (1819), the Missouri Compromise (1820), and the profession of the Monroe Doctrine (1823). (p 151) cultural nationalism CORRECT ANSWER A new generation was interested in expanding west, had little interest in European politics, and patriotic themes were everywhere in society. (p. 151) economic nationalism CORRECT ANSWER Political movement to subsidize internal improvements such as roads and canals. Also the protecting of US industries from European competition. (p. 151) Tariff of 1816 CORRECT ANSWER The first protective tariff in U.S. history. It helped protect American industry from British competition by placing a tax on imported British manufactured goods. (p. 151) protective tariff CORRECT ANSWER A tax on imported goods that is intended to protect a nation's businesses from foreign competition. (p. 151) Henry Clay; American System CORR