1. Ch 10 Sec 3 Unity and Sectionalism

2. 1816 Era of Good Feelings 1816 – James Monroe elected pres Federalist party almost disappeared (& everyone playing nice) Period of nationalism Era of Good Feelings does not last long. Regional differences ended period of national harmony Conflict South – protect slavery, states’ rights theory North – opposed slavery, federal supremacy

3. Sectionalism – loyalty to ones region - Example: I am a southerner (1800’s) Nationalism – loyalty to the nation - Example: I am an American (today).

4. Missouri Compromise (1820) Sectional tension increased due to issue of slavery and admitting new states to the Union Missouri Compromise allowed for admission of Missouri (slave state) & Maine (free state). Compromise banned slavery in the remainder of the Lou. Territory north of the 36 30 parallel which became known as the Missouri Compromise Line Missouri Compromise Line

5. McCulloch v. Maryland (John Marshall Court) Background: - State of Maryland imposed a tax on the US Bank. - Federal Bank refused to pay state tax - Ruling strengthened “federal supremacy” ROL: Federal Bank can not be taxed by a state

6. Adam Onis Treaty (1819) (Acquisition of Florida) Spain owned East Florida and claimed West Florida Gen Andrew Jackson invaded East Florida to stop Seminole raids and also captured Spanish forts Treaty – Spain gave Florida to U.S. and U.S gave up all claims to Spanish Texas

7. Monroe Doctrine (Foreign Policy after War of 1812) While US would NOT interfere in any EXISTING European colonies, it would opposed any NEW colonies in N or S America. Ex of early American foreign policy (but US did NOT have the muscle to back it up) FYI --- Mexico gained independence from Spain in 1821.

8. Henry Clay Leading War Hawk = called for war with GB – War of 1812 1811 Speaker of the House Represented interests of western states Became known as the NATIONAL leader who tried to resolve sectional disputes through compromise (Ex. Missouri Compromise). Henry Clay – known as the “Great Compromiser”

9. John C Calhoun Planter from S. Carolina (& War Hawk) Represented interest of SOUTHERN states Strong supporter of states rights.