Big question What issues of sectionalism undermined the growing nationalism in the US?
James Monroe 5th president; 1817- 1825 “Era of Good Feelings”- Federalists fade away; one Party- Democrat Republicans NATIONALISM: identification with and loyalty to the nation National interests are more important than regional interests Power and influence should be with the national government SECTIONALISM: identification with and loyalty to the section, or region of the country (North, South, West) Regional interests are more important than national interests Power and influence should be with the state governments
Latin American Independence, early 1800s:
Presidential Nationalism Abroad JQ Adams- “Monroe Doctrine” (’23) US will not permit any further colonization in the Western Hemisphere Any attempt to colonize will be viewed as an aggressive act towards US Q2: US will stay out of European affairs British navy supports John Quincy Adams- Monroe’s Sec. of State
This cartoon was published in 1914, when World War I was breaking out in Europe. What point is the cartoonist making? Is he supporting or criticizing the ideas of the Monroe Doctrine? Compare the Monroe Doctrine to George Washington’s policy of neutrality from his Farewell Address How is it similar: How is it different:
Nationalism in Domestic Policy: Henry Clay’s AMERICAN SYSTEM a high TARIFF (tax on imports) to raise revenue and protect American industry High PUBLIC LAND PRICES to generate revenue Keeping the NATIONAL BANK to stabilize currency Development of a system of “INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS (such as roads and canals) which would knit the nation together and be financed by the tariff and land sales revenues.
Linking the nation together Clay’s vision for an “American System”
ECONOMIC ROOTS OF SECTIONALISM: SOUTHERN ECONOMY: AGRICULTURE (COTTON), SLAVERY WESTERN ECONOMY: SMALL FARMS NORTHERN ECONOMY CITIES, TRADE, AND THE BEGINNINGS OF INDUSTRY