James Monroe & “The Era of Good Feelings”
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James Monroe & “The Era of Good Feelings”
Chapter 13
American Landscape-1800’s
2 out of 3 Americans still lived within 50 miles of the Atlantic Coast.
Only 1 in 10 lived west of the Appalachian Mountains.
Geographical Differences & Stereotypes The Yankees of the
Northeast were seen as enterprising, thrifty, and quick to chase a dollar.
Rich Plantation owners of the South were seen as gracious, cultured, and lazy
Frontiersmen were deemed rugged and crude, rough necks.
Travel
Travel was slow and difficult
News could take weeks to travel
Roads were rutted and muddy
Symbols and Values in America Rebuilding the white
house, architects studied European/Greek buildings.
“Uncle Sam” Sam Wilson a butcher will feed the army during the War of 1812. More than likely the initials would match U.S.
More Symbols and Values The view that
Americans are “the best”, excluding slaves, Native Americans, and women.
The American spirit is seen in art, music, and literature of this time period.
James Monroe Presidency 1816 The “Good Will”
Tour- a new period of unity. The Federal government would take a more active role in the national economy.
And ConstructingBetter ROADS
Henry Clay and Capitalism Congressman from
Kentucky Longed to be
president, tried 5 times, but never succeeded.
Capitalism-economic system based on private ownership of farms and businesses
Clay’s “American System” High tariffs to
protect industries. Federal spending
on transportation projects like roads and canals.
A NEW 2nd National Bank of the United States.
Tariffs
John C. Calhoun of South Carolina Supported Clay’s ideas
for a new national bank, high tariffs, and a better road system.
He hated the idea of STRONG federal power.
Calhoun would be a leading spokesman for states rights and to protect slavery in the south.
Daniel Webster of Massachusetts Bitterly opposed
the War of 1812 He strongly
debated Calhoun’s ideas for states rights and that states had the right to defy (nullify) the federal government.
Monroe and Foreign Policy
Answer the following questions on your half sheet of paper!!!
The War of 1812 is OVER! Get away from issues
with Europe- GO BACK TO ISOLATIONISM.
Need to focus on what’s going on in the backyard from Mexico to the tip of South America
Colonial peoples were rising up in revolt against Spain
Latin America’s Revolution Revolt against
Spanish ruler, inspired by HILDAGO.
Mexico finally won independence from Spain in 1821
The New Latin American Nations Now Latin America
is open to foreign trade. Before Spain would not let anyone trade with its colonies.
Some countries are upset, some even talked about helping Spain recover its lost colonies.
Monroe Needs Advice
Monroe will turn to former presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Madison for advice.
Should the United States do something to support the new Latin American nations? If so WHAT?
The Monroe Doctrine
A message is sent: “The nations of North and South America were not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers
The Monroe Doctrine cont. Told the World that
the United States was no longer a weak collection of quarreling states.
The U.S. is strong and confident to be respected by the world.