1. The Rise of Nationalism
Chapter 7 Section 1
The Rise of Nationalism

2. A New American Culture
Nationalism contributed to the growth of American culture and influenced domestic and foreign policies.
Largest city – New York (120,000 people)
Alexis de Tocqueville – wrote Democracy in America; America is a land of wonders, everything in constant motion

3. American Art and Literature
American artists began to gain respect
Thomas Cole – helped establish the Hudson River School for artists
Washington Irving, James Fennimore Cooper, William Cullen Bryant
Noah Webster – dictionary including new “American” words

4. Nationalism v. Sectionalism
Nationalism – interests of the nation above regional or foreign interests
Sectionalism – interests of your region above that of the nation

5. Plan proposed by Henry Clay to unify the nation
The American System
Plan proposed by Henry Clay to unify the nation
1) Tariff to protect American industry
2) Strengthen national bank
3) Internal improvements including roads and canals

6. Nationalism Influences Domestic Policy
John Marshall – Chief Justice of U.S. Supreme Court ; supported strong national government
McCulloch v. Maryland – Bank of U.S. suing state of Maryland over a tax (national interests were to be put above state interests)
Gibbons v. Ogden – steamboat companies in New York (national government controls commerce between states)

7. Nationalism Guides Foreign Policy
James Monroe served as 5th president ( )
Economy grew rapidly; Boston newspaper called in the Era of Good Feelings
Rush-Bagot Treaty – Spain & Russia gave up claims to Oregon, settled border btwn U.S & Britain, joint rule for 10 years (1818)
Adams-Onis Treaty – Spain turned over FL, established boundary of LA territory (1819)

8. Written by Sec of State J. Q. Adams
Monroe Doctrine
Written by Sec of State J. Q. Adams
U.S. wanted to prevent European nations from taking land in Western Hemisphere
Stated that Europe was “not to interfere” in the West and the U.S. would not interfere in Europe

9. You can also use page 243 in book
Map Activity
Missouri Compromise map activity – fill in and color map; answer questions on back
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You can also use page 243 in book

10. Missouri Compromise Missouri applied for statehood as a slave state
1819 – 22 states (half free and half slave)
Admission of MO would tip balance in Senate in favor of slavery
Henry Clay helped form compromise:
Maine admitted as free, Missouri as slave, divided territory along 36.33’ for future statehood (north free, south open to slavery)
Tried to keep balance and prevent future conflict, but it didn’t work!

11. One Minute Essay
On a separate sheet of paper, answer the following and turn it in as you leave:
Students on left side of room (when facing the board) identify your thoughts on the Missouri Compromise from the perspective of a Northern state
Students on right side of the room (when facing the board) identify your thoughts on the Missouri Compromise from the perspective of Southern state