1. Nationalism v. Sectionalism

2. Push of Nationalism
Following the War of 1812, nationalism was at an all time high
People wanted what was best for the country as a whole
Many wanted to make the country stronger and self-reliant

3. American System
Henry Clay’s nationalist plan to make the country self reliant
American System called for:
Protective Tariff
National Bank
Good Transportation (roads, canals)

4. Rise of Sectionalism Not everyone was a nationalist
More and more people bought into sectionalism
Having loyalty to a certain section of the country (North, South, or West) over the nation as a whole
Different regions had different goals and interests that did not match
Many nationalists fell victim to sectionalism including Henry Clay (West), John C Calhoun (South) and Daniel Webster (North)

5. Missouri Compromise Missouri was eligible to become a state
Problem: It wanted to be a slave state and made things uneven in government
Many Northern states had made slavery illegal
Nationalist Henry Clay suggested a compromise (Missouri Compromise) to save the country
Missouri would come in as a slave state, Maine as a free state and drew a line above which no new states could have slaves.

7. Election of 1824 Election dominated by Sectionalism
Following Era of Good Feelings, 4 people run for president
John Quincy Adams (North)
Andrew Jackson (South and West)
Henry Clay (West)
William Crawford (South)
Jackson gets the most votes, but not a majority
Since we have no winner, the top two go to the House of Representatives
Jackson and Adams
Clay, Speaker of the House of Representatives and convinces his supporters to vote Adams
Clay later became the Secretary of State for Adams (corrupt bargain)