1. (1815- 1840) The United States’ Awkward Teenage Years

2. James Monroe’s Administration ( Republican) – Post War of 1812 – Marked a period in the political history of the United States that reflected a sense of national purpose and a desire for unity among Americans James Monroe 5 th President of USA

3. The War of 1812 closed with the Federalist Party all but destroyed.  The 1816 presidential election was the last one when the Federalists' ran a candidate. Rufus King lost resoundingly to James Monroe.  Lost in the 1818 Congressional election ( 85 % of the seats were controlled by Democratic Republicans)

5. One rogue elector: Plummer from NH

6. Though the Federalists disappeared, many of their policies remained. For the first time, Republicans were leaning to a strong national government. President Monroe continued the policies begun by Madison at the end of his presidency to build an American System of national economic development These policies had three basic aspects:  a national bank  protective tariffs to support American manufactures  federally-funded internal improvements Though the Federalists disappeared, many of their policies remained. For the first time, Republicans were leaning to a strong national government. President Monroe continued the policies begun by Madison at the end of his presidency to build an American System of national economic development These policies had three basic aspects:  a national bank  protective tariffs to support American manufactures  federally-funded internal improvements

7. We want to promote manufacturing & industry, we support a national tariff. We are very ANTI-slavery

8. We want to maintain states’ rights, promote farming, avoid a national tariff, and make sure slavery is never abolished! You better listen to me!! I’m mean and scary looking.

9. We want better roads and canals! Government needs to work on building up infrastructure of newly acquired lands Who wears Puffy Shirts?? I wear Puffy Shirts!!

10. The charter for the First Bank ran out in 1811 – Economy suffers;  State banks give out too many loans  Issued too much money  Increased spending and increased prices – Britain begins dumping  Selling goods in another country below market price to drive American businesses in debt – Congress responds with the Tariff of 1816 Tax on foreign textiles, iron, leather goods, paper

11. United StatesGreat Britain Cost of cloth for snuggie $6.00$5.00 Cost to manufacture final snuggie $0.85$0.50 Shipping costs of snuggie $0.20$0.25 Tariff--------$1.50 Total$7.05$7.25

12. Established in 1816 Privately owned Charter to operate for 20 years Established in 1816 Privately owned Charter to operate for 20 years

13. Important Supreme Court Rulings McCulloch V. Maryland – States cannot pass any law that violates a federal law – States have no right to interfere with federal institutions Dartmouth College v. Woodward – Protected private contracts – Promoted capitalism – system in which privately owned businesses compete in a free market Gibbons v. Ogden – Supported the idea that only Congress can regulate interstate trade McCulloch V. Maryland – States cannot pass any law that violates a federal law – States have no right to interfere with federal institutions Dartmouth College v. Woodward – Protected private contracts – Promoted capitalism – system in which privately owned businesses compete in a free market Gibbons v. Ogden – Supported the idea that only Congress can regulate interstate trade

14. Spain still controls Florida Problem: escape slaves from Georgia & Alabama often flee to Florida and join Seminole tribes Solution: US government sends Andrew Jackson into Florida to recapture escape slaves – Raids Spanish towns and governor flees – Result: Adams-Onis Treaty of 1819 Spain cedes Florida to US

15. Sometimes referred to as The Florida Treaty or the Transcontinental Treaty of 1819 Signed in Washington on February 22, 1819 Named for John Quincy Adams of the United States and Louis de Onís of Spain The acquisition of Florida by the United States and the establishment of a boundary line between Spanish territory and the United States.

17. Latin Americans inspired by American & French Revolutions Spain unable to control her colonies: – Mexico, Columbia, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, United Provinces of Latin America, Brazil (Portugal) US Response: Monroe Doctrine (1823) Latin Americans inspired by American & French Revolutions Spain unable to control her colonies: – Mexico, Columbia, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, United Provinces of Latin America, Brazil (Portugal) US Response: Monroe Doctrine (1823)

18. France & Russia indicate they will help Spain regain these territories President Monroe, Secretary of State John Quincy Adams, and the British were worried by France and Russia becoming involved in Latin American affairs Britain wanted to release joint statement Under the advisement of Adams, President Monroe releases statement independently

19. A policy introduced on December 2, 1823 Stated that further efforts by European countries to colonize land or interfere with states in the Americas would be viewed by the United States of America as acts of aggression requiring US intervention. Asserted that the Western Hemisphere was not to be further colonized by European countries, and that the United States would not interfere with existing European colonies nor in the internal concerns of European countries. A policy introduced on December 2, 1823 Stated that further efforts by European countries to colonize land or interfere with states in the Americas would be viewed by the United States of America as acts of aggression requiring US intervention. Asserted that the Western Hemisphere was not to be further colonized by European countries, and that the United States would not interfere with existing European colonies nor in the internal concerns of European countries.

24. 1842 - President Tyler warns Britain to stay out of Hawaii…we begin the process of staging a coup and annexing the islands

25. 1898 – President McKinley uses his power to push Spain from her colonies in the Spanish American War…we gain Guam, the Philippines, Puerto Rico (Cuba = protectorate)

26. 1904 – Roosevelt Corollary added; states we will respond with military force if Europe gets involved in Latin America

27. 1962: President Kennedy & the Cuban Missile Crisis; US threatens intervention when Soviets become involved in Cuba

28. 1985: President Reagan & the Iran Contra Affair; US funds a group of revolutionaries (the Sandinistas) to overthrow Communist leaders using illegal weapons sales to Iran