NATIONALISM AND ECONOMIC GROWTH The American Nation 4/9/2019 NATIONALISM AND ECONOMIC GROWTH Section 1: The Rise of Nationalism CHAPTER 7--NATIONALISM AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

1812 Overture https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2W1Wi2U9sQ Piotr Ilich Tchaikovsky - 1812 Overture (Finale)

Objectives: How did the War of 1812 help increase nationalism in the United States? What steps did U.S. officials take to try to prevent the conflict with Great Britain? What led Spain to cede Florida to the United States? How did the Monroe Doctrine reflect growing U.S. power?

The War of 1812 - Crash Course US History #11 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMXqg2PKJZU 12:42 min

Increasing nationalism The War of 1812 increased nationalism because it confirmed the U.S.’s independence from Europe. The period after the war is known as the “Era of Good Feelings.”

Attempts to prevent conflict with Great Britain The Rush-Bagot Agreement, which limited the number of British and American ships on the Great Lakes The Convention of 1818, which settled border and fishing disputes

Events preceding U.S. acquisition of Florida Revolts: by American settlers in Spanish territory in Spain’s Central and South American colonies Conflicts with the Seminoles in Florida Adams- Onis Treaty cedes Florida to U.S. in 1819. It also creates the official southwestern border between the U.S. and New Spain [Mexico].

The Monroe Doctrine The Monroe Doctrine reflected growing U.S. power by establishing its sphere of influence. It stated that America would not allow or tolerate any type of European or colonial presence in the Western Hemisphere. The Doctrine stated that any type of intervention or presence of the European powers in the region was a direct threat to the safety of the American country. It also stated that America would not tolerate the formation of a puppet government in the region under the influence of colonial or European powers.