1. Era of Good Feelings The “American System” The Monroe Doctrine The Marshall Court The Election of 1824 a “Corrupt Bargain”

2. Spirit of Nationalism in US –patriotism or national oneness –Country is united, confident, and growing –1791-1819, 9 states joined the original 13. Cultural Nationalism –Patriotic themes infused every aspect of American society from books and paintings of Revolutionary heroes to Noah Webster’s blue-backed speller that promoted patriotism Economic Nationalism AMERICAN SYSTEM –Running parallel with cultural nationalism was a political movement to support the growth of the nation’s economy--------AMERICAN SYSTEM Political Nationalism –Movement to bring about the support for national government is over the states. Supreme court decisions support the concept of national government over the states.

3. H Congress’s attempt to unite the US National transportation system of roads, canals, steamships and rivers. 1800 to 1850 roads, canals and rivers first forms of transportation--- american system Henry Clay’s American System HProvide economic growth Americans buying American goods American self-sufficiency. HProtective Tariff to promote infant industry Tariff of 1816 H2nd BUS to promote a stronger economy Rechartered in 1816

4. monroe doctrine In foreign affairs Monroe proclaimed the fundamental policy that bears his name, Monroe Doctrine. Monroe was responding to the threat that Europe might try to aid Spain in winning back her former Latin American colonies. Monroe and Secretary of State John Quincy Adams wanted to protect new “republics” in the Western Hemisphere. Not only must Latin America be left alone,… but Russia must not encroach southward on the Pacific Coast

5. Western Hemisphere or the Americas.

6. New Latin American countries were formed from successful revolutions. US protector of new democracies in the Western Hemisphere

7. Claimed by the US, Great Britain and Russia Russia was claiming California too Rush-Bagot 1818

8. Referred to as America’s Self Defense Doctrine. It is a continuation of President Washington’s neutrality and isolationist policies. Past problems with Europe led the US to declare the Americas off-limits to Europe Referred to as America’s Self Defense Doctrine. It is a continuation of President Washington’s neutrality and isolationist policies. Past problems with Europe led the US to declare the Americas off-limits to Europe US protector of new democracies in the Western Hemisphere No European Colonization in the Americas US protector of new democracies in the Western Hemisphere No European Colonization in the Americas US will stay out of European affairs Monroe Doctrine US recognized existing European Colonies

9. You are the President and his advisors: What would you do in the following situation using the Monroe Doctrine as your guideline….. Great Britain is in the process of sending troops to settle a border dispute between Argentina and Chile. Great Britain has had some and continual influence in both of these countries helping them financially. The British Government’s position is to act as the mediator or peace keeper in this situation. How would you respond to this situation now that the Monroe Doctrine is US policy?

10. You are the President and his advisors: What would you do in the following situation using the Monroe Doctrine as your guideline….. Russia has loaned Argentina several billions of dollars to upgrade their nuclear technology…Argentina has defaulted (not paid) on repayment of the loans to Russia for 2 years……Russia has warned Argentina to begin repaying the loans or suffer economic sanctions (cutting off their trade with other countries) and lastly, a military invasion. Russia has also warned the U.S. to stay out of this situation since it does not concern them. How would you respond to this situation now that the Monroe Doctrine is US policy?

11. The Marshall Court Goals Chief Justice John Marshall served from 1801-1835. Increase the powers of the national govt at the expense of the state legislatures Increase the powers of the national govt at the expense of the state legislatures Perpetuate the Federalist principle of centralization Perpetuate the Federalist principle of centralization Property rights of individuals need to be protected from govt interference Property rights of individuals need to be protected from govt interference Advance the interest of the propertied/commercial class Advance the interest of the propertied/commercial class Protect free enterprise from state control Protect free enterprise from state control Promote industrialization and economic growth Promote industrialization and economic growth

12. Expanding the Powers of Congress McCullough v. Maryland McCullough v. Maryland States ruled that the national bank was immune to state taxation. Congress could set up a United States Bank and write laws “necessary and proper” to carry out its constitutional power to coin and regulate money. States ruled that the national bank was immune to state taxation. Congress could set up a United States Bank and write laws “necessary and proper” to carry out its constitutional power to coin and regulate money. Gibbons v. Ogden Gibbons v. Ogden Congress can legislate and regulate all matters of interstate commerce as long as there is some commercial connection with another state Congress can legislate and regulate all matters of interstate commerce as long as there is some commercial connection with another state power to regulate trade carried on in a state that does not affect other states is reserved to the states. power to regulate trade carried on in a state that does not affect other states is reserved to the states.

13. Weakening the States Fletcher v. Peck Fletcher v. Peck new Georgia legislature could not annul the land sale after the fact new Georgia legislature could not annul the land sale after the fact Constitution prohibits states from passing any “law impairing the obligation of contracts.” Constitution prohibits states from passing any “law impairing the obligation of contracts.” Dartmouth v. Woodward Dartmouth v. Woodward College charter was a contract protected by the Constitution College charter was a contract protected by the Constitution the state of New Hampshire was bound to respect the original charter the state of New Hampshire was bound to respect the original charter Worcester v. Georgia Worcester v. Georgia ruled that the State had no power to pass any laws affecting the Cherokees because Federal jurisdiction over the Cherokees was exclusive ruled that the State had no power to pass any laws affecting the Cherokees because Federal jurisdiction over the Cherokees was exclusive

14. Legacy of the Marshall Court Established the primacy of federal govt over states in exercising control of the economy Established the primacy of federal govt over states in exercising control of the economy Opened the way for an increased federal role in promoting economic growth Opened the way for an increased federal role in promoting economic growth Affirmed protection for corporations and ther private economic institutions from local govt interference Affirmed protection for corporations and ther private economic institutions from local govt interference Allowed for the growth of the new industrial capitalist economy Allowed for the growth of the new industrial capitalist economy

15. The Election of 1824: The “Corrupt Bargain”

16. corrupt The Corrupt Bargain Henry ClayJohn Adams AdamsPresidentHenry Clay gives his support to John Adams and the House of Representatives chooses Adams as the President. AdamsHenry Clay Secretary of StateTwo weeks later, Adams appoints Henry Clay as his Secretary of State…. Corrupt Bargain.Jackson cries out corruption and calls this the “Corrupt Bargain.” Jackson promises he would run again for the Presidency in 1828 and would smash Adams.

17. John Quincy Adams Not popular Not popular –Failed to relate the common man –refused to play the game of politics –Most found him cold and tactless Supported the “American System” Supported the “American System” –Protective tariff –BUS –Internal improvements Minority president, last of the Federalists and connection with the Founding Fathers…. Minority president, last of the Federalists and connection with the Founding Fathers….

18. Tariff of Abominations Goal to protect industry in the northern U.S. from competing European goods Goal to protect industry in the northern U.S. from competing European goods Increasing the prices of European products Increasing the prices of European products Effects Effects British reduced their imports of cotton from the United States = hurts the South British reduced their imports of cotton from the United States = hurts the South forced the South to buy manufactured goods from U.S. manufacturers at a higher price forced the South to buy manufactured goods from U.S. manufacturers at a higher price southern states also faced a reduced income from sales of raw materials southern states also faced a reduced income from sales of raw materials