1. Nationalism vs. States' Rights
Do Now Question:
What do you think “nationalism” means?
Is that a good thing or a bad thing?

2. Nationalism vs. States' Rights
Nationalism is...
patriotism and love of country
A belief that the nation or country is more important than an individual state or region
A belief that the national government should be powerful

3. Examples of Nationalism
The American System
Not necessarily good for the individual regions
Supposed to be good for the country as a whole

4. Examples of Nationalism
Monroe Doctrine
President James Monroe tells European countries not to make new colonies in the Western Hemisphere
Essentially... the west belongs to the United States

5. Obama, “Perfect This Union”
What does Obama describe as a “stain” and America's “original sin?”
How does Obama think that the founders dealt with this issue?

6. Examples of Nationalism
Missouri Compromise:
Keep balance between slave and free states
Maine enters as a free state, Missouri as a slave state
New territories in the North are free, new territories in the South are open to slavery

7. Nationalism vs. States' Rights
Answer with your partner:
Look at the map on p223. Do you think the Missouri Compromise will be permanent? Why or why not?
Does this Compromise remind you of something Obama said in his speech?