1. Baltimore Polytechnic Institute October 25, 2013 A/A.P. U.S. History Mr. Green

2. Objective: Students will: Describe and explain the burst of American nationalism that followed the War of 1812. Describe the major political and economic developments of the period, including the death of the Federalist Party, the so-called Era of Good Feelings, and the economic depression that followed the Panic of 1819. AP Focus In order to integrate the sectional economies of the nation, Senator Henry Clay advocates what becomes known as the American System.

3. CHAPTER THEME Theme: The aftermath of the War of 1812 produced a strong surge of American nationalism that was reflected in economics, law, and foreign policy. The rising nationalistic spirit and sense of political unity was, however, threatened by the first severe sectional dispute over slavery.

4. Identifications are due on October 30 Multiple Choice on October 29 Essay on October 30 Decade Charts must be complete for 1790s, 1800s and 1810s Election Charts must be complete for 1792- 1820

5. Nationalism a by product of the war 1 st authors to use American scenes and themes Washington Irving James Fenimore Cooper American System Tariff of 1816 Protection rather than revenue: 20-25% Strong banking system with easy credit canals and roads Viewed unconstitutional by Madison

6. Panic of 1819 Over-speculation in frontier lands foreclosed on western farms Cumberland Road-Western Maryland to Illinois Land Act of 1820 80 acres at $1.25 an acre in cash

7. Read argument for and against the American System On a separate sheet of paper, Identify arguments from each Representative as a graded assignment. Extra Credit: Which side do you support? Write one paragraph explaining which side you support.

8. Continue Reading Chapter 12 to the end Continue work on the Decades chart for the 1810’s Presidential Election Charts for 1816, 1820