1. Nationalism and Sectionalism

2. The American System: The country would grow by itself 1. Est. a protective tariff- a high tax on imported goods = buy American! 2. Est. a national bank- single currency (one paper note) 3. Improve the country’s transportation system- important for strong economy

3. Roads and Canals National Road-MD to Illinois Erie Canal- Made travel between roads and cities easier Increased western settlement & trade United the upper Ohio R.Valley and Great Lakes Region Helped New York City become the nation’s largest city

4. Era of Good Feelings -James Monroe won the presidency in 1816 (Dem-Rep) Federalist Party soon disappears Loyalty to federal gov. -Supreme Court cases strengthened the federal gov. –McCulloch v Maryland – States could not tax a national bank –Gibbons v Ogden – interstate commerce could be regulated ONLY by the federal govt, no the state govt -States could not interfere w/federal laws.

5. NATIONALISM What is Nationalism? A feeling of pride, loyalty, and protectiveness toward your country Henry Clay was a strong nationalist “Every nation should anxiously endeavor to establish its absolute independence, and consequently be able to feed and clothe and defend itself. If it rely upon a foreign supply that may be cut off…it cannot be independent.” – Henry Clay

6. SECTIONALISM What is Sectionalism?  Loyalty to the interests of your own region or section of the country, rather than to the nations as a whole A threat to Nationalism Conflict of interests between South, Northeast, and West  South: relied on cotton and slavery  Northeast: manufacturing and trade  West: settlers wanted cheap land and good transportation

7. Boundary Settlements Britain gave U.S. new northern territory –Minn. & Mich. –Americans were having problems with Seminoles raids in E. Goergia. Monroe sent Jackson down to stop the raids, but not confront the Spain. Adams-Onis Treaty – gains Florida from Spain and their claims in the Oregon Territory U.S. border to the Pacific 49 th Parallel = boundary of U.S. and Canada

8. Missouri Compromise Missouri applies for statehood 1817–wanted to be admitted as a slave state Currently the United States is balanced with 11 slave states, 11 free states “If you persist, the Union will be dissolved. You have kindled a fire which all the waters of the ocean cannot put out, which seas of blood can only extinguish.” Thomas Cobb – GA. Rep.

9. Missouri Compromise Henry Clay’s Compromise: Missouri added as a slave state Maine added as a free state Slavery banned in the LA. Territory north of the 36 th parallel

10. Missouri Compromise

11. Problems W/Europe Concerns: Threats from Europe to regain colonies Russian influence in Oregon Territory Are we next?

12. Monroe Doctrine 1)U.S. was closed to colonization 2)Warns that European Colonization is. - “dangerous to our peace and safety.” 3)U.S. would stay completely out of European affairs.