1. Nationalism in the post-war period The Era of Good Feelings?

2. Era of Good Feelings Period after the War of 1812 Only 1 political party Growth of Nationalism Uniquely American literature and art Judicial nationalism Factories Tariff s Emerging sectionalism over tariffs and other issues No second party so Democratic-Republicans emulate Federalist policy

3. The American System New National Bank Created in 1816 with a 20 year charter Government owns 20% of Bank’s stock Centralizes credit and prints national currency Tariffs Tariff of 1816: Protective 20-25% tax on imports Federal Financing for internal improvements Connect the West to markets in the East Never passed Madison believed a constitutional Amendment was needed Left to states to determine

4. John Marshall and Judicial Nationalism Chief Justice of Supreme Court (1801-1835) Erosion of states rights Aids northern industrial businesses Enforces a nation-centered federalism

5. The Missouri Compromise Petition for statehood in 1819, bill passed in 1821

6. Monroe Doctrine New Nationalism in foreign policy as well Response to Latin American independence JQ Adams, Monroe’s Secretary of State, drafts doctrine US opposes further European colonization in the Americas The US won’t involve itself in European affairs Generally ignored by Europe, but forms the backbone of US foreign policy