1. Regionalism / Sectionalism Do Now Look at the map on p. 223 and re-read about the Missouri Compromise on p. 222. Answer the following questions... Which two slave states bordered the free state of Illinois? In which two territories was slavery permitted? Were there more slave states or free states?

2. Missouri Compromise Three take-aways: Is it permanent? Part of a pattern Sign of increasing sectionalism / regionalism

3. The American System A plan to … “unite the different regions of the country and create a strong, stable economy that would make the country self sufficient.” In theory, its in the best interests of the country Is it...?

4. The American System Roads, Canals, and other Transportation  i.e. National Road, Erie Canal  This is pre-railroads Create a protective tariff  Tax on stuff coming into the country, making American-made products cheaper than foreign-made products Create a National Bank  One single currency for the whole country

5. What should they think about the American system? NorthSouthWest Transportation System Protective Tariff National Bank