The Rise of Nationalism Chapter 7 Section 1 The Rise of Nationalism

A New American Culture Nationalism contributed to the growth of American culture and influenced domestic and foreign policies. Largest city – New York (120,000 people) Alexis de Tocqueville – wrote Democracy in America; America is a land of wonders, everything in constant motion

American Art and Literature American artists began to gain respect Thomas Cole – helped establish the Hudson River School for artists Washington Irving, James Fennimore Cooper, William Cullen Bryant Noah Webster – dictionary including new “American” words

Nationalism v. Sectionalism Nationalism – interests of the nation above regional or foreign interests Sectionalism – interests of your region above that of the nation

Plan proposed by Henry Clay to unify the nation The American System Plan proposed by Henry Clay to unify the nation 1) Tariff to protect American industry 2) Strengthen national bank 3) Internal improvements including roads and canals

Nationalism Influences Domestic Policy John Marshall – Chief Justice of U.S. Supreme Court 1801-1835; supported strong national government McCulloch v. Maryland – Bank of U.S. suing state of Maryland over a tax (national interests were to be put above state interests) Gibbons v. Ogden – steamboat companies in New York (national government controls commerce between states)

Nationalism Guides Foreign Policy James Monroe served as 5th president (1817-1825) Economy grew rapidly; Boston newspaper called in the Era of Good Feelings Rush-Bagot Treaty – Spain & Russia gave up claims to Oregon, settled border btwn U.S & Britain, joint rule for 10 years (1818) Adams-Onis Treaty – Spain turned over FL, established boundary of LA territory (1819)

Written by Sec of State J. Q. Adams Monroe Doctrine - 1823 Written by Sec of State J. Q. Adams U.S. wanted to prevent European nations from taking land in Western Hemisphere Stated that Europe was “not to interfere” in the West and the U.S. would not interfere in Europe

You can also use page 243 in book Map Activity Missouri Compromise map activity – fill in and color map; answer questions on back http://teachingamericanhistory.org/s tatic/neh/interactives/sectionalism/l esson1/sectionalism.swf You can also use page 243 in book

Missouri Compromise Missouri applied for statehood as a slave state 1819 – 22 states (half free and half slave) Admission of MO would tip balance in Senate in favor of slavery Henry Clay helped form compromise: Maine admitted as free, Missouri as slave, divided territory along 36.33’ for future statehood (north free, south open to slavery) Tried to keep balance and prevent future conflict, but it didn’t work!

One Minute Essay On a separate sheet of paper, answer the following and turn it in as you leave: Students on left side of room (when facing the board) identify your thoughts on the Missouri Compromise from the perspective of a Northern state Students on right side of the room (when facing the board) identify your thoughts on the Missouri Compromise from the perspective of Southern state