3.2: Nationalism & Sectionalism #4 “Despite the nationalistic sentiments expressed during the Era of Good Feelings, sectionalism was in fact of much greater importance in explaining both the economic and the politics of the period.” Assess the validity of this statement.
Nationalism & Sectionalism I. Post 1812 Growth of Nationalism A. President Madison’s Popularity Rose B. Andrew Jackson’s victory at New Orleans C. Death of the Federalish Party D. Less Economic & Political Dependence on Europe E. Westward Expansion F. Americans First & State Citizens Second
Nationalism & Sectionalism II. “Era of Good Feelings” A. James Monroe Virginia Dynasty One Party “Goodwill Tour” B. Nationalism or Sectionalism?
Nationalism & Sectionalism III. Henry Clay’s American System A. Second National Bank B. Tariff of 1816 C. Internal Improvements Congress passes Calhoun’s bill, but Madison vetoes it
Nationalism & Sectionalism IV. The Growing West A. New State Characteristics B. Reasons for Expansion Cheap land in Ohio Territory Land Exhaustion in Eastern States (tobacco) Speculators Defeat of Indians
Nationalism & Sectionalism IV. The Growing West C. Transportation 1. Roads & Turnpikes
Nationalism & Sectionalism IV. The Growing West C. Transportation 2. Steamboat
Nationalism & Sectionalism IV. The Growing West C. Transportation 3. Canals (Erie)
Nationalism & Sectionalism V. Foreign Policy after 1812 A. Rush Bagot Treaty B. Treaty of 1818
Nationalism & Sectionalism V. Foreign Policy after 1812 C. John Quincy Adams & Florida 1. Jackson and Seminole War 2. Adams-Onis Treaty
Nationalism & Sectionalism V. Foreign Policy after 1812 D. Monroe Doctrine
Nationalism & Sectionalism VI. Panic of 1819 Causes Inflation & Over Speculation High foreign Demand on farm goods = high prices for farmers High Prices stimulate land boom = speculation & land price rises Easy credit = land boom Deficit in Balance of Trade w/ Britain = drain “specie” 1819, BUS Tightens Credit BUS forces “wildcat” banks to foreclose on western farms No paper = have pay w/ specie Negative Reaction/Feelings in West
Nationalism & Sectionalism VII. Missouri Compromise (Compromise of 1820) A. Missouri Asks to Enter Union B. Tallmadge Amendment & Reaction
Nationalism & Sectionalism VII. Missouri Compromise (Compromise of 1820) C. Henry Clay Mediates a Compromise D. Results/Legacy Maine = Free State Missouri = Slave State 36 30 Line