Scribd
Upload
9 views2 pages

Understanding Sectionalism in America

Chapter Eight discusses various aspects of American nationalism, including economic challenges like the Panic of 1819 and the establishment of a national market. It explores westward expansion, the impact of the War of 1812, and the Missouri Compromise, highlighting key figures such as John Quincy Adams and significant court cases. The chapter also addresses the emergence of opposition parties and the political dynamics during the presidency of John Quincy Adams.

Uploaded by

elizabethrenee1716
Copyright
© All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
9 views2 pages

Understanding Sectionalism in America

Chapter Eight discusses various aspects of American nationalism, including economic challenges like the Panic of 1819 and the establishment of a national market. It explores westward expansion, the impact of the War of 1812, and the Missouri Compromise, highlighting key figures such as John Quincy Adams and significant court cases. The chapter also addresses the emergence of opposition parties and the political dynamics during the presidency of John Quincy Adams.

Uploaded by

elizabethrenee1716
Copyright
© All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd

CHAPTER EIGHT – VARIETIES OF AMERICAN

NATIONALISM
CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS

BUILDING A NATIONAL MARKET: Define an economic Panic, such as the one in 1819.

Banking, Currency, and Protection: What steps did the US take to preserve and stabilize its
banking system? Who is Francis Cabot Lowell? What problem does our industry face after the
War of 1812?

Transportation: What internal debate concerning transportation arises? What potential


solutions to this debate are proposed? What is the eventual outcome? Define the National Road.

EXPANDING WESTWARD: Characterize westward expansion by 1820.

The Great Migrations: List the early driving forces of westward migration. How does the War
of 1812 impact migration? How does the government learn to control the Native Americans?

The Plantation System in the Southwest: Define Black Belt and explain how it drove
expansion into the southwest. What new states are added in this era as a result of expansion?

Trade and Trapping in the Far West: What event takes place in 1821 that becomes significant
to expansion? What role do fur companies play in westward expansion?

Eastern Images of the West:

THE “ERA OF GOOD FEELINGS”:

The End of the First Party System: Define the Virginia Dynasty. How favorable were the
conditions of Monroe’s office and how did this lead to an “era of good feelings”? In what two
ways did Monroe help facilitate or create an “era of good feelings”?

John Quincy Adams and Florida: Characterize John Quincy Adams as a person. Summarize
the diplomatic steps taken by the US to gain full control of the Florida Territory.

The Panic of 1819: What general cause can be attributed to the Panic of 1819? What institution
was blamed later and what question is raised?

SECIONALISM AND NATIONALISM: Define the idea of sectionalism.

The Missouri Compromise: What situation leads to a precarious situation regarding Congress
and statehood? Outline the provisions of the Missouri Compromise and explain how it solves
the problem temporarily. What is the Thomas Amendment?
Marshall and the Court: Explain the significance of the following court cases: Cohens v.
Virginia, McCulloch v. Maryland, Gibbons v. Ogden.

The Court and the Tribes: Explain the significance of the following court cases: Johnson v.
McIntosh, Worcester v. Georgia.

The Latin American Revolution and the Monroe Doctrine: What important events are taking
place to America’s south? How do these events affect the US? Define the Monroe Doctrine.

THE REVIVAL OF OPPOSITION: Why must an opposition party appear to replace the
Federalists?

The “Corrupt Bargain”: What idea has become synonymous with the position of Sec. of
State? Outline the progression of events in the election. What was the “corrupt bargain”?

The Second President Adams: Describe the various failures that plagued the John Quincy
Adams presidency. Why does the south oppose tariffs?

Jackson Triumphant: What two parties emerged in the Second Party system and what did each
represent? What did Jackson personally represent?

You might also like