1. Nationalism

2. Loyalty and devotion to a Nation A sense of National consciousness, culture, and interest Pride in ones country Nationality People having a common origin, tradition and language

3. Main elements in the rise of American Nationalism from 1801- 1824 Peaceful transfer of power Louisiana Purchase War of 1812 Battle of New Orleans Henry Clay (architect of American System) Tariff of 1816 (1 st protective tariff) Monroe Doctrine (1 st foreign policy)

4. Era of Good Feelings Term coined by the Boston Columbian Centennial marked by –a lower level of concern over potential foreign intervention on the American continent –a relative consensus over domestic policy illustrated in the lack of partisan factions The Virginian Presidents (1800-1825) –Thomas Jefferson –James Madison –James Monroe

5. American System Developed by Henry Clay Benefit each area of the country Strong navy and standing army Federal control of the militia Federal aid for building roads and canals –Tie country together Protective tariff to encourage manufactures –Promote industrial self-sufficiency Re-establishing the national bank

6. Misnomer Sectionalism was developing between the North and the South –Economic Differences –Political Differences –Social Differences –Ideological Differences