1. NATIONALISM AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
The American Nation
4/9/2019
NATIONALISM AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
Section 1: The Rise of Nationalism
CHAPTER 7--NATIONALISM AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

2. 1812 Overture https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2W1Wi2U9sQ
Piotr Ilich Tchaikovsky Overture (Finale)

3. Objectives:
How did the War of 1812 help increase nationalism in the United States?
What steps did U.S. officials take to try to prevent the conflict with Great Britain?
What led Spain to cede Florida to the United States?
How did the Monroe Doctrine reflect growing U.S. power?

4. The War of 1812 - Crash Course US History #11
12:42 min

5. Increasing nationalism
The War of 1812 increased nationalism
because it confirmed the U.S.’s independence
from Europe.
The period after the war is known as the “Era
of Good Feelings.”

6. Attempts to prevent conflict with Great Britain
The Rush-Bagot Agreement, which limited the number of British and American ships on the Great Lakes
The Convention of 1818, which settled border and fishing disputes

7. Events preceding U.S. acquisition of Florida
Revolts:
by American settlers in Spanish territory
in Spain’s Central and South American colonies
Conflicts with the Seminoles in Florida
Adams- Onis Treaty cedes Florida to U.S. in It also creates the official southwestern border between the U.S. and New Spain [Mexico].

9. The Monroe Doctrine
The Monroe Doctrine reflected growing U.S. power by establishing its sphere of influence.
It stated that America would not allow or tolerate any type of European or colonial presence in the Western Hemisphere.
The Doctrine stated that any type of intervention or presence of the European powers in the region was a direct threat to the safety of the American country.
It also stated that America would not tolerate the formation of a puppet government in the region under the influence of colonial or European powers.