AP US History
Essential Questions 13
AP US History
Essential Questions 13
AP US History
Essential Questions 13
Essential Questions: 1. Jacksonian democrats viewed themselves as the guardians of the United States Constitution, political democracy, individual liberty, and equality of opportunity. Using your knowledge of the 1820s and 1830s, to what extent do you agree with the Jacksonians’ views of themselves? 2. How did TWO of the following contribute to the reemergence of a two-­‐party system in the period 1820-­‐1840? Major political personalities, states’ rights, economic issues. 3. The Jacksonian Period (1824-­‐48)has been celebrated as the era of the “common man.” To what extent did the period live up to its characterization? Consider TWO of the following in your response: Economic Development, Politics, Reform Movements. 4. Explain the ways that participation in political campaigns and elections in the United States changed between 1815 and 1840, and analyze forces and events that led to these changes. 5. Compare and contrast the Jacksonian Democratic Party and the Whig Party of the 1830’s and 1840’s. Focus on TWO of the following: a. Social reform b. The role of the federal government in the economy c. Westward expansion AP US History
Essential Questions 13
ID Terms: 1. “New Democracy” 2. caucus system 3. nominating conventions 4. election of 1824 5. the “corrupt bargain” 6. Henry Clay 7. John Quincy Adams 8. John C. Calhoun 9. Andrew Jackson 10. spoils system 11. “Kitchen cabinet” 12. Peggy Eaton affair 13. Tariff if 1832 14. Nullification crisis 15. Tariff of 1833 16. election of 1832 17. Nicholas Biddle 18. “Pet Bank” scheme 19. Specie Circular 20. veto of Bank of the United States 21. Charles River Bridge case 22. Indian Removal Act, 1830 23. Five Civilized Nations 24. “Trail of Tears” 25. Indian Territory 26. Black Hawk War 27. Second Seminole War 28. Republic of Texas 29. Stephen Austin 30. election of 1836 31. Sam Houston 32. Whigs 33. Martin Van Buren 34. Panic of 1837