The document discusses the growth of nationalism and sectionalism in the United States during the early 1800s. It describes Henry Clay's "American System" which aimed to strengthen the national economy and government. It also discusses several important Supreme Court cases that expanded federal power. Sectional divisions increased with the Missouri Compromise of 1820, which admitted Missouri to the union as a slave state and prohibited slavery in other parts of the Louisiana Territory north of 36°30′ parallel. The presidential election of 1824 further split the country into Democratic-Republicans and National Republicans along regional lines.
The Age of Jackson - GSE SSUSH7a: explain Jacksonian Democracy, including expanding suffrage, the Nullification Crisis & states' rights, and the Indian Removal Act of 1830.
The Age of Jackson - GSE SSUSH7a: explain Jacksonian Democracy, including expanding suffrage, the Nullification Crisis & states' rights, and the Indian Removal Act of 1830.
Covers key events, issues, and developments in the presidency of James Monroe, including the consolidation of American national borders, the end of the First Party System, the beginning of the Era of Good Feelings, the Missouri Compromise of 1820, and the articulation of the Monroe Doctrine in 1823.
1. Chapter 12 Section 3 Nationalism and Sectionalism Chapter 12 Section 3 Nationalism and Sectionalism
2. Americans celebrated the 4 th of July with great joy in 1815. The War of 1812 stirred strong feelings of nationalism , or feelings of pride for one’s country!
3. Sectionalism is rivalry based on the special interests of different areas of a country. In what ways are our part of the country different from other parts?
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5. Henry Clay ran for president five times, and lost each time. One reason for his lack of success may have been his refusal to compromise his principles. He once declared, “I’d rather be right than be President.”
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7. What is happening in this picture and where is it taking place? Ronald Reagan is being inaugurated on the steps of the capitol. James Monroe was the 1 st president to be inaugurated outdoors.
8. William Henry Harrison made the longest inaugural address on March 4, 1841. The speech had 8,578 words, almost twice as many as any other president.
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10. Why do you think Clay’s plan was known as the American System? It focused on improving many aspects of American life, from transportation routes to the economy.
11. State banks acted unwisely by making too many loans and allowing too much money into circulation. The result was inflation - rapid rises in the prices of goods. Prices rose faster than incomes, so that Americans could buy less and less with each dollar.
12. By 1818 the number of U.S. states had reached 20. Pres. Monroe signed a bill that set the basic design of the flag.