1. Invasion of Canada (1813) - 2. USS Constitution ("Old Ironsides") - the nickname given to the super-frigate Constitution during the War of 1812 3. Adm. Oliver Perry - American naval officer; managed a fleet on the shores of Lake Erie in 1813; captured a British fleet on Lake Erie‚ his victory slogan "We have met the enemy and they are ours" brought new life and inspiration to the American troops‚ he was a hero during the war 4. Battle of the Thames (1813) - The Battle of Thames was fought
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were the incumbent‚ John Adams‚ and the once-defeated Andrew Jackson. John Adams ran as a National Republican‚ later to be known as the Whigs. Adams had the support of the respectable Secretary of State‚ Henry Clay‚ but he did not have the support of his own Vice-President‚ John C. Calhoun. Calhoun was very powerful in the politics of that time period. He threw his support in favor Jackson because he could tell that Adams and the Republicans wanted Henry Clay to succeed Adams in the election of 1832
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AP United States History American Presidents CRITICAL PERIOD: 1788-1815 01. George Washington [1789-1797] No Official Party Affiliation – sympathetic to Federalist Party policies Vice President – John Adams – Federalist MAJOR DOMESTIC AFFAIRS: Adoption of the Bill of Rights 1791 (first ten amendments) Judiciary Act of 1789 establishes federal courts and attorney general Establishment of the Bank of the United States Hamiltonian Fiscal Policies Assumption of State Debts from Revolution
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John Quincy Adams We have had 43 presidents and each one has been an important part of our history. Our presidents are elected every four years on the first Tuesday in November. To run for presidency you have to be born in the United States‚ be over 35 years old‚ and have lived in the United States for 14 years or more. After being elected the president is sworn in on January 20 in Washington‚ D.C. and recites an oath. You can only be president for eight years. The president picks his cabinet
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US AP – Old Book -- CHAPTER 9: JACKSONIAN DEMOCRACY I - “Democratizing” Politics -Jackson’s inauguration symbolized the triumph of “democracy” -the achievement of place and station by “the common man” -Jackson felt that everyone was as competent and politically important as his neighbor -difference between Jeffersonian democracy and Jacksonian was more of attitude than of practice -Jefferson believed that ordinary citizens could be educated to determine right from wrong
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John Adams John Adams was the oldest son of Susanna and John Adams‚ born on October 30‚ 1735 in Massachusetts. Adams was always a bright student and received good grades throughout his school years. He went to Harvard College and later studied law with an attorney‚ only to become one of the best attorneys of Boston. Several years later‚ John Adams met an extremely intelligent woman named Abigail‚ whom he later married and had six children with. Abigail played a huge role in John’s life‚ supporting
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AP U.S. History Chapter 11 Study Guide 1. What was de Tocqueville’s observation about the way democracy played itself out in America? He claimed that the most able men were rarely placed in the positions they deserved—those at the head of affairs. He also said ordinary citizens ignored important issues of public policy‚ refused to elect their intellectual superiors to office‚ and willingly assented to the politicians and leaders that lied to gain people’s support. 2. What is the
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Ben Halperin 11/26/14 P.5 Yanity Chapter 10 One Pager: A Democratic Revolution Two Quotes “ John C. Calhoun‚ Jackson’s running mate‚ brought his South Carolina allies…” pg. 309- James Henretta In order to win the Presidency‚ Jackson knew that having a running mate who supported the South would be helpful. However‚ Jackson and Calhoun did not on many issues‚ and therefore it does not make a lot of sense to choose a running mate whose opinion differs so greatly from yours. Calhoun would
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Samuel Adams likely used to develop and improve their thinking as those historical events unfolded prior to taking a stand and acting according to their beliefs. One of the strategies Thomas Hutchinson and Samuel Adams would may have used would be maintaining a critical attitude. Samuel Adams would need to remain critical to see all of the possible outcomes that would be produced by his actions. If people did not approve he could have been in trouble or even worse killed. Samuel Adams would also
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