1. Chapter Overview
LEQ:

2. Background Knowledge
In chapter nine, you learned how the United States acquired territory west of the Mississippi River the War of 1812.
In this overview, you will learn about internal issues that dominated the American government and society.

3. A New President
After the war of 1812, Republicans took control of the government.
Presidential election of 1816
James Monroe (Republican) defeats
Rufus King (Federalist)
Goal of James Monroe
To promote National Unity
Known as the “Era of Good Feelings”

4. Chapter 10
Vocabulary Capitalism Interstate commerce Dumping

5. Economy
After 1815, Many Americans believed the federal government should take action to increase economic prosperity. Question: How does this differ from Jefferson’s idea of Laissez Faire?

6. Economy Three different ideas. Henry Clay of Kentucky
People of the west needed
Better roads and canals
John C. Calhoun of South Carolina
Interests of the South
States’ Rights
Daniel Webster of Massachusetts
Interests of the Northeast
High tariffs to protect industry from foreign competition

8. The Tariff of 1816
Competition with foreign manufactures promotes the Tariff of 1816.
After the Embargo Act and the War of 1812
Large amounts of British good flooded America
Problem
Dumping
Selling goods in another country below market price

9. Tariff of 1816 Outcome of dumping Cheaper products from Britain
American competitors were forced out of business
Tariff of 1816
Tax on foreign goods:
Textiles
Iron
Leather goods
paper

10. Tariff of 1816
The Tariff of 1816 was great for northern factories but…
In the South
The tariff was resented
Why?
Southerners were forced to pay more for their goods
Northern manufactures got rich at the expense of the South

11. How Tariffs Work

12. Checks on Learning Who won the presidential election of 1816?
What was the goal of the fifth President of the United States?
Briefly explain the 3 different ideas of the economy.
4. Why was the tariff of 1816 passed by Congress?
5. How does the tariff of 1816 help American manufacturers?
6. Who resented the tariff of 1816? Why?

13. In 1817, the U.S. government sent…
Relations with Spain and America’s position in challenging European influence in America
In 1817, the U.S. government sent…
Andrew Jackson to Florida
To recapture escaped slaves in Florida (Spanish territory)
Why?
Many slaves joined the Seminole Nation
They would cross back into the United States to attack American settlements

14. Jackson’s Attacks
Destroyed Seminole villages
Seized important Spanish towns
Forced the Spanish government to flee Florida
Result of Jackson’s attacks
Showed that U.S. could take over Florida
Forced Spain to give up Florida
Adams-Onis Treaty

15. Effects of the Adams-Onis Treaty
Adams-Onis Treaty of 1819
Spain ceded (to give up) Florida to the U.S.
$5million
Set the boundary between the Louisiana Purchase and Spanish territory was set
Effects of the Adams-Onis Treaty
Many countries fight for independence from Spain
Mexico in 1821
South and Central America

17. Monroe Doctrine named after President James Monroe
To protect trade with Latin American
In 1823, James Monroe addresses Congress..
The United States would not allow European nations to reestablish colonies or interfere with the free nations of Latin America.
To do so would be considered
Dangerous to our peace and safety
The Monroe Doctrine boosted the influence of the United Sates in Latin America

18. Checks on Learning
Who did the United States sent to Florida to recapture slaves?
Describe the problem America had with Spanish Florida.
Describe how America dealt with their problem in Florida.
Describe the Adams-Onis treaty and its effects on Latin America.
What does the Monroe Doctrine state?
Summary. Summarize what you learned from the lesson.

19. Age of Jackson