QOTD 20) The "Middle Passage" referred to: A) the creation of the Panama Canal in Central America. B) the transportation of slaves from Africa to the New World. C) the best route over the Rocky Mountains to get to California. D) the crucial part of the Bible in which Calvinist doctrine can be found.

QOTD 20) The "Middle Passage" referred to: B) the transportation of slaves from Africa to the New World.

Today’s Standard SSUSH6 d, e Describe importance of the Monroe Doctrine; the Erie Canal; and the rise of New York City

The Growth of Nationalism Devotion to the Nation 1817 - 1828

A New Era War of 1812 is over A new feeling of patriotism and national identity 1) nationalism 2) Intense pride and loyalty concerning one’s country The Star Spangled Banner had been written Proud to be Americans!

President James Monroe 1817 - 1825 Election of 1816 3) James Monroe Republican 5th President – elected in 1817 Nationalist Served two terms 4) “The Era of Good Feeling” First President to tour the country

“The United States are the most enlightened people on earth…I daily see greater proofs of it: the more I advance in my progress, the more I perceive that we are all Americans.” --James Monroe, 1817

The Monroe Doctrine 1) Monroe desired to strengthen American foreign policy He didn’t want any more European interference 2) He was especially concerned about Britain and France 3) The Monroe Doctrine 4) A) U.S. will not become involved in European affairs B) The U.S. recognizes colonies already existing and will not interfere with them C) No more colonization in the Western Hemisphere D) Any attempt to do so will be seen as hostility

The Industrial Revolution The use of machines over people and animals Factories, mass production This changes the U.S. forever 2) Eli Whitney Interchangeable parts (1798) Leads to the demand for factories and assembly lines Cotton gin (1793) Increases output of cotton production

Eli Whitney

A Musket w/ Interchangeable Parts

Whitney’s Cotton Gin

Operation of the Cotton Gin

Industry Affects the Northern States 1) Industry leads to the growth of cities Northern agriculture changes 2) Northern farms become smaller and more self sufficient Less reliance on slavery in the Northern states by late 1700’s 3) 1804 – Steps toward abolition of slavery begin

Slavery Becomes Entrenched Late 1700’s, the North is departing from slavery As the North departs, the South becomes more dependent on it 4) Cotton gin Separated seeds from cotton at a much faster rate than by hand 6) Btw. 1790 & 1810 – 700,000 to 1,200,000 7) Sectionalism – The North and South grow further apart.

The Transportation Revolution 1) Industrial Revolution birthed the Transportation Revolution By 1833 we have roads, waterways, and canals throughout the country Canals – man-made waterways 2) The most famous – Erie Canal Connected the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean Prospered New York City into a bustling city 3) Also Chicago, Cleveland, and Detroit grew because of the canal

Part of the Erie Canal

Map of Erie Canal

U.S. Route 40