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AP US History Chapter 9 Questions 1) In what ways did democracy in America change in the years leading up to Andrew Jackson’s rise to the Presidency and from his early political decisions? James Monroe's presidency was referred to as the "Era of Good Feeling" because of the expansion of the economy, the growth of white settlement and commerce in the West and the creation of new states. Monroe changed presidential politics by selecting northerners, southerners, easterners, westerners, federalists and republicans to his administration to show his nonpartisan beliefs. During this era America was rapidly expanding and America was becoming more and more nationalistic domestically and internationally through the Monroe Doctrine, which stated that the Americas was a place that European nations could no longer colonize and live under. Following this doctrine, America expanded with the acquisition of Florida from Spain through the Adams-Onis treaty and the also acquired the area north of the 42nd parallel. In conclusion, Monroe's presidency was an era of good feeling because Americans were increasing united, nonpartisan and nationalistic. 2) Describe the conflict between John C Calhoun and Martin Van Buren. How did Jackson react? What were the outcomes? The Panic of 1819 occurred because of the U.S. land boom following the high foreign demand for American farm goods. This also meant high prices for U.S. farmers. So, more and more settlers began to buy land in order to farm. Settlers and speculators obtained easy credit from state banks and the Bank of the U.S. However, in 1819 new management at the Bank of the U.S. began to tighten their control over credit and did so by bringing in loans, and taking over mortgages. This action led to failure by state banks, which lead to financial panic(6 year depression) particularly in the West. The result was many people pointing the finger at the national bank for their problems and even led to some people viewing the panic of 1819 as a sign that rapid growth economically and territorially would destabilize America. Country began to reexamine economic policies. 3) What were the reasons behind Jackson’s war on the Bank of the United States? What were the outcomes of this battle? John Marshall and the court changed the status of the supreme court by powering the judicial branch at the expense of the other branches and also by expanding the power of the national government over the state governments. He also gave more to the owning and commercial class Americans. He changed the relationship between state and businesses during the case of Gibbons v. Ogden, by stating that licenses given to individuals by the federal government were more important and protected then licenses given by state governments. Importance: If banks fail, people with money in banks that failed lose their money. 4) What was significant about the appointment of Roger Taney as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court? The world changed when President James Monroe issued his Monroe Doctrine in that many Latin American countries were revolting from Spain and declaring their independence as new nations. Monroe declared that the states in America were no longer places in which European countries could colonize or meddle in. This showed the growing feelings of nationalism in 1823 and the establishment of the U.S. as the dominant power in the western hemisphere. 5) What were the key political differences between the Democrats and the Whigs? The corrupt bargain of 1824 was the term used by supporters of Andrew Jackson during the election of 1824 criticizing the election of John Adams. Adams won the election even though Jackson had more popular and electoral votes, but not a majority. The House of Representatives had to take a vote and with henry Clay's support, they elected Adams as president of the United States. Andrew Jackson was elected in 1828 because of the belief among Jacksonians that a "champion" of democracy would occupy the white house and bring liberty to the people of the U.S. and to the economy. They called the new period "the era of the common man." 6) Explain the outcomes and significance of the 1836, 1840, and 1844 presidential elections. How did the 1840 election change politics? The 1840 changed politics because now there are 2 groups or Political parties that separate different view and beliefs of the candidates that are running. Instead of just people running they have Democrats that are running and Whigs that are running. For the democrats that won (Van Buren) would choose include there beliefs or plans or try to include it to the nation.