Mr. Fickes American History 8th Grade Chapter 13 Guided Notes Mr. Fickes American History 8th Grade

The American Landscape in the Early 1800’s -2 out of 3 Americans lived within 50 miles of the _______________________ coast. -The land between the Appalachian Mountains and the Mississippi River was known as the ____________________. Atlantic west

-Past the Mississippi was a vast, _______________________________ wilderness. -In part because of geographical differences, distinct regional _____________________ developed. -Northerners were known as _____________________ because of growing cities and bustling trade. unexplored lifestyles Yankees

-Rich plantation owners were seen as gracious, and _________________________, and in the eyes of the Yankees ____________________. -Frontiersmen who sought fortune in the west were seen as __________________, hardy and crude. cultured lazy rugged

-Both the White House and _________________ building were rebuilt after the War of 1812. -_____________ __________________ was born as a character to promote the government at this time. Capitol Uncle Sam

Legend has it that the name came from Sam Wilson, a New York butcher Legend has it that the name came from Sam Wilson, a New York butcher. “Uncle Sam” it was said, had provided the army with meat during the War of 1812. More likely the name was made up to match the initials U.S., for United States. Uncle Sam

The Era of Good Feeling -Led by President James Monroe the Era of Good Feelings was a time of national ______________. Economic Nationalism -Henry Clay believed that America’s future lay in _______________________, an economic system in which individuals and companies produce and distribute goods for profit. unity capitalism

-Clay also believed in the national government playing a role in the economic system by calling for high ______________________ to protect industry as well as federal spending on transportation projects like ______________________ and _____________________. tariffs roads canals

-The third part of Clay’s plan was for a new __________________________ bank to standardize currency and provide credit. -John C. Calhoun, of South Carolina, agreed with Clay on all three factors, but believed in states’ rights primarily to protect the institution of ________________________. national slavery

The End of the Era of Good Feeling -The end came in the election of _____________, when there was no clear winner. -The vote went to the House of Representatives where _______________ _________________ ________________________ was elected president. 1824 John Quincy Adams

John Quincy Adams 6th President

-This was the end of The Era of Good Feelings because _______________________ strife, or fighting between political parties, was reignited. political