SSUSH6: The student will analyze the impact of territorial expansion and population growth and the impact of this growth in the early decades of the new nation.

GROWTH OF A NATION

Northwest Ordinance 1787 Gave money for education in NW Freedom of religion in NW Outlawed Slavery in NW Outlined process for adding new states

Northwest Ordinance 1787 Process for becoming a STATE: UNORGANIZED TERRITORY ORGANIZED TERRITORY Congress appoints a Governor. When population reached 5,000 adult male landowners  elect territorial legislature. STATEHOOD When population reached 60,000  people write constitution and ask CONGRESS to admit them as a state

Northwest Ordinance 1787 Important because new states were added fully equal to the original 13. All additional 37 states were added using this process.

With Group: PAIR UP! Explain 2 reasons why the Northwest Ordinance was significant to the new Nation.

Louisiana Purchase 1803 Why did France sell it? Jefferson was president US bought LA from France $15 million Doubled the size of the US Jefferson questioned if he had the power to buy it Why did France sell it? Napoleon was gearing up for war with Great Britain and the territory wasn’t worth the money or the trouble.

Lewis & Clark Expedition Lewis & Clark were sent by Jefferson to explore and meet with the natives (page 212)

Lewis & Clark Expedition Their expedition lasted 2 years 4 months. Jefferson stated the goal was to find a "direct & practicable water communication across this continent, for the purposes of commerce“ They mapped the Northwest, gathered scientific info. about unknown plants & animals, and learned about the Native American tribes in the area.

Sacagawea – acted as their guide

WITH GROUP: PAIR UP! How did the Louisiana Purchase expand the United States?

With NO NOTES, list the 4 things that the Northwest Ordinance did DO NOW: With NO NOTES, list the 4 things that the Northwest Ordinance did

ELECTION OF 1808

The War of 1812 USA v. Britain 1812-1814

WITH GROUP WHAT DID WASHINGTON WARN AGAINST IN HIS FAREWELL ADDRESS???

1. British restrictions on Am. trade Causes of the War of 1812 1. British restrictions on Am. trade Because of British war with France, they were trying to stop Am trade with France EMBARGO ACT (1807) stopped ALL foreign trade especially hated by New England

2. British policy of IMPRESSMENT Taking American sailors off Am. Ships and forcing them to serve in the British Navy

3. Trouble with Indians in the West Causes of the War of 1812 3. Trouble with Indians in the West Indian leader Tecumseh organized tribes to defend their land from US control. His brother fought US forces at the Battle of Tippecanoe (and lost). US blames Britain for encouraging the Indians

General William Henry Harrison led the US troops and defeated the Indians at Tippecanoe. “old Tippecanoe”

4. Drive the British out of North America Causes of the War of 1812 4. Drive the British out of North America CANADA Could we take ___________ from Britain?? Could we take ___________ from Spain?? FLORIDA

War Hawks young Congressmen from the West felt strongly about standing up for our rights against Britain Henry Clay (KY) John C. Calhoun (SC)

Overview of the War A. most fighting in Canada and Great Lakes area B. Britain preoccupied with war in Europe until 1814

Key Battles and Events

STAR SPANGLED BANNER Written by Francis Scott Key Fort McHenry Baltimore, Maryland

Star-Spangled Banner http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHmdu_I_0zI Jimi Hendrix: Netflix (1:11:47)

Burning of the White House 1814-British attack Washington, D.C. Burned the Capitol and the White House

The White House after the fire of 1814

Washington portrait saved by Dolley Madison The East Room of the White House

Battle of New Orleans Jan. 1815 Great American victory Gen. Andrew Jackson becomes a famous war hero “Old Hickory” Happened AFTER the peace treaty

Opposition to the War A. New England Federalists B. Hartford Convention-made list of demands C. threatened to secede D. end of the Federalist party

Treaty of Ghent Dec. 1814 “status quo ante bellum” Everything went back the way it was before the war

Increase in NATIONALISM Results of the War of 1812 Increase in NATIONALISM pride and patriotism after War of 1812 development of American culture history, art, literature, spelling honour—honor centre—center growth of Am industry and manufacturing

WITH GROUP: What is Nationalism? How can Nationalism be seen during and after the War of 1812? (Bullet point list) What is Infrastructure?

American System a. Protective tariffs encourage Am. manufacturing (to create diversified, self-sufficient economy) a. Protective tariffs encourage Am. manufacturing b. New transportation systems built c. A new national bank Henry Clay

Man made waterways (ditches) connecting rivers and lakes CANALS Man made waterways (ditches) connecting rivers and lakes

ERIE CANAL linked Atlantic Ocean to Great Lakes cost of transporting good drastically cut (from $100 a ton to $10 a ton) makes NYC a major economic center

Principal Canals in 1840

Rise of New York City (6d) Until 1790, New York City was the capital of the United States. In the early 1800s, civic development turned this colonial town into a great economic center established on a grid of city blocks. By 1835, the population had grown so large that New York City outpaced Philadelphia as the largest U.S. city. Trade grew when the Erie Canal made the city’s harbors the link between European merchants & the great agricultural markets across the Appalachians from New York City. The city was home to the biggest gathering of artisans & crafts workers in the United States, & its banking & commercial activities would soon make it the leading city in all of North America.

National Road Connected the Northeast and Northwest Begun in 1811, paid for by the National Government Connected the Northeast and Northwest

Fast & could go over any terrain 1825: First steam locomotive in US LOCOMOTIVES Railroads Fast & could go over any terrain 1825: First steam locomotive in US

TOM THUMB defeated by a horse In 1830, a race was held between a horse and an iron horse. Tom Thumb, the first locomotive built in America, was pitted against a real horse in a nine-mile course between Riley’s Tavern and Baltimore. Tom Thumb suffered mechanical difficulties including a leaky boiler. Tom Thumb lost by more than a nose. TOM THUMB defeated by a horse

The Railroad Revolution 1850s Immigrant labor built the Northern RRs. Slave labor built the Southern RRs.

STEAMBOATS The Clermont Robert Fulton

Major advantage: could travel upstream Carried freight and passengers STEAMBOATS Major advantage: could travel upstream Carried freight and passengers

WITH GROUP: What is the connection between “infrastructure” and “nationalism”?

Monroe Doctrine MONROE DOCTRINE a. Europe cannot create new colonies in W. Hemisphere b. Europe cannot interfere with existing nations c. US will not interfere in Europe

No outside (European) Powers are to interfere with the Western Hemisphere U.S. will not interfere with existing colonies in the Western Hemisphere. Europe cannot create new colonies in W. Hemisphere or interfere with existing nations U.S. will not involve itself in European affairs