FILLING IN THE GAP
We have seen the United States change from a household to a market economy, and this
change will continue to move forward uncontrolled until the early 1900’s. Chapter 8,
Section 4 will help you understand this transformation and the political changes that were
taking place during the previous era. Answer the following questions to fill in the gaps
from the last unit:
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What happened to the Federalist Party after the election of 1800?
What event during Jefferson’s second term destroyed the American economy?
How did James Madison’s decisions stimulate economic growth in America?
What has happened to the American political system by the time James Monroe
became President?
5. What events strengthened the national economy under Monroe? How did Monroe
protect our economic interests when it came to foreign policy?
6. What event led to the questioning of the role of government in the national
economy, thus ending the Era of Good Feelings?
7. Why was the election of 1824 controversial?
8. What happens to the political party system of America after the election of 1824?
9. Compare and contrast the political party system of 1824 to that of the Federalist
vs. Jeffersonian Party.
10. How did the election of 1828 rectify the problems of 1824?
Chapter 8, Section 5:
Andrew Jackson’s Presidency (Major Events)
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The Spoils System
The Tariff Crisis
The Indian Crisis
The Bank War
Martin Van Buren (Major Events)
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Panic of 1837 and Panic of 1839
Election of 1840
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Whigs vs. Jacksonian Democrats
“Old Tippacanoe and Tyler Too”