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Spoils system- The spoils system refers to the fact that Jackson gave hundreds of federal jobs to his supporters in the first months of his presidency. In all, Jackson replaced over 900 federal employees. The term "spoils system" is derived from the statement "to the victor belong the spoils," spoken by William Marcy.

Nullification crisis- The Nullification Crisis was a United States sectional political crisis in 1832–1837, during the presidency of Andrew Jackson, which involved a confrontation between South Carolina and the federal government.

Jackson battles the national bank- says that the government will no longer use the Second Bank of the United States, the country's national bank. He then used his executive power to remove all federal funds from the bank, in the final salvo of what is referred to as the Bank War.

Indian removal act- Jackson wanted the land that the Native Americans were on for plantations. So congress gave Jackson a rule for this (only if the Natives agreed to move out). But Jackson disobeyed the rule and forced many Native Americans out of their homes, and many died on the way. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SupNaQeJrq0

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The Monroe Doctrine was a U.S. policy of opposing European colonialism in the Americas beginning in 1823. It stated that further efforts by European nations to take control of any independent state in North or South America would be viewed as the manifestation of an unfriendly disposition toward the United States.

How we got Florida- John Quincy Adams and Spanish minister Do Luis de Onis signed the Florida Purchase Treaty, in which Spain agreed to cede Florida to the United States. In exchange, the U.S. government assumed approximately $5 million of claims by U.S. citizens against Spain.

American system- a protective tariff, a national bank jointly owned by private stockholders and the federal government, and federal subsidies for transportation projects.

Missouri Compromise- a decision on how slave states and free states would be divided. It was solved my the north being free states and the south being slave states.

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War of 1812- The War of 1812 occurred between the United States and Great Britain between 1812 and 1814. Great Britain began stopping American sea vessels and forcing subjects on the vessels into the British military. This practice was called impressment.

Result-Though neither the British nor the Americans gained or lost territory during the War of 1812, the conflict had many results, including the establishment of the Canadian border, the end of British influence among the northwest Indians, and the demise of the Federalist Party due to its anti-war stance.

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Marbury v. Madison- this happened because a petition to the Supreme Court by William Marbury, who had been appointed Justice of the Peace in the District of Columbia by President John Adams but whose commission was not subsequently delivered.

Louisiana purchase- a purchase of the Louisiana territory made by the U.S from France. Thomas Jefferson sent Louis and Clark to check out the land before being bought. And instead of paying the original price, the U.S ended up paying 15 million dollars for the territory.

Conflict with Britain and France- The Embargo Act of 1807 was a general embargo enacted by the United States Congress against Great Britain and France during the Napoleonic Wars.

Impressment- The British were kidnapping american sailors and forcing them to work for them.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAt1YLP3T34

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XYZ Affair- The XYZ Affair was a bunch of diplomatic events that involved the U.S. and France during the late 1790s and was one of the most pressing issues during John Adams’ presidency. This happend because of an undeclared war known as the Quasi-War. Peace was restored with the Convention of 1800 also known as the Treaty of Mortefontaine.

Alien and Sedition acts- A law/act that made it harder for immigrants to become legal citizens with the right to vote. Sometimes it took from 5-14 years. These laws were made because congress thought that these laws were needed as protection against foreigners who might threaten the nation.

Election of 1800- This election was between John Adams and  Thomas Jefferson and was won by John Adams

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He made the Cabinet within the Executive Branch by appointing Thomas Jefferson Secretary of State and Alexander Hamilton Secretary of Treasury, a body that was not outlined within the Constitution. G.W thought control of a treaty works better with an agressive power.

Federalists believed that the Constitution should be loosely interpreted to build up federal power, and called for a national bank, tariffs, and good relations with Britain. And the Democratic-Republicans wanted to strengthen ties with the French, who they saw as more democratic after its recent revolution.