1. Chapter 12 Discussion Questions
The Second War for Independence and the Upsurge of Nationalism
Chapter 12 Discussion Questions

2. Why were American forces in the War of 1812 more successful on water than on land?

3. What were the terms of the Treaty of Ghent that ended the War of 1812?
Treaty of Ghent Peace Painting

4. What was the purpose of the Hartford Convention (1814-1815)
What was the purpose of the Hartford Convention ( )? Why did New England oppose the War of 1812?

5. What were the long-term results of “The Second War for Independence?”

6. What was the goal of the Tariff of 1816?
House vote on
The Tariff of 1816

7. What was the goal of Clay’s American System
What was the goal of Clay’s American System? Why did President Madison veto the 1817 bill calling for distribution of funds to states for internal improvements?

9. What was the Era of Good Feelings?
Fourth of July Celebration in Centre Square, Philadelphia (1819)
By John Lewis Krimmel

10. What caused the Panic of 1819. Why was the West more affected
What caused the Panic of 1819? Why was the West more affected? What were the political effects? What were the social effects?

11. Describe the background of the Missouri Compromise
Describe the background of the Missouri Compromise. What role did the Tallmadge Amendment play?

12. How did the Marshall Court rulings promote strong federal power?

13. How did the U.S. add to its territory in the late 1810s?

14. Describe the background of the Monroe Doctrine. What was called for
Describe the background of the Monroe Doctrine. What was called for? What was the significance at the time? What was the long-range significance?