The Jacksonian Era

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War of 1812

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A conflict fought between the United States and Great Britain from 1812 to 1815.

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Red Sticks

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A faction of Creek Indians who opposed American expansion.

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Andrew Jackson

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The seventh President of the United States, known for his populist style.

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Adams-Onis Treaty

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An 1819 agreement between the U.S. and Spain that ceded Florida to the U.S.

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Electoral College

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A body of electors established by the Constitution to elect the President.

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12th Amendment

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An amendment that revised the presidential election process.

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Contingent Election

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An election process used when no candidate receives a majority of electoral votes.

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Speaker of the House

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The presiding officer of the United States House of Representatives.

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Corrupt Bargain

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A term used to describe the alleged deal between John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay.

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Secretary of State

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The head of the U.S. Department of State, responsible for foreign affairs.