2002 APUSH DBQ
2002 AP DBQ
In the years following the War of 1812, the “Era of Good Feelings” evolved between the years 1815 and 1825. In the first half of this period, there was a strong sense of nationalism throughout the United States. However, political changes and economic differences between the states warped this nationalism into the sectionalism that divided the country into north, south and west regions. Celebrations of unity within the United States soon turned into disagreements concerning representation within the government and the differences within the national government caused by the emergence of different Republican factions. States distanced themselves from working collectively in a united economy. They were largely concerned with their own financial needs and remained with states that had similar economic demands.
The years immediately following the War of 1812, were years of nationalism, caused by political unity and the expansion western American territory. This was seen through the festivities which celebrated the creation of the United States of America. In the image of the Fourth of July Celebration, it is easy to see the glee all the people in this image posses. Taking place in Philadelphia, the first capital of the United States, men and women of all ages celebrated the independence gained by the U.S. in 1776. Although women had not gained the right to vote and were considered subordinate to men, they were still included in the occasion, showing the nationalism that these Americans were displaying. On the left side of the picture, there is an image of George Washington. He is famously the only president who gained presidency without any opposition. His portrait, along with the flags displayed show a glorification of the country, and the nationalism that follows it. There is also the physical unification of the United States that created a sense of nationalism. The national government sponsored this by funding the construction of roads, interstates and
In the years following the War of 1812, the “Era of Good Feelings” evolved between the years 1815 and 1825. In the first half of this period, there was a strong sense of nationalism throughout the United States. However, political changes and economic differences between the states warped this nationalism into the sectionalism that divided the country into north, south and west regions. Celebrations of unity within the United States soon turned into disagreements concerning representation within the government and the differences within the national government caused by the emergence of different Republican factions. States distanced themselves from working collectively in a united economy. They were largely concerned with their own financial needs and remained with states that had similar economic demands.
The years immediately following the War of 1812, were years of nationalism, caused by political unity and the expansion western American territory. This was seen through the festivities which celebrated the creation of the United States of America. In the image of the Fourth of July Celebration, it is easy to see the glee all the people in this image posses. Taking place in Philadelphia, the first capital of the United States, men and women of all ages celebrated the independence gained by the U.S. in 1776. Although women had not gained the right to vote and were considered subordinate to men, they were still included in the occasion, showing the nationalism that these Americans were displaying. On the left side of the picture, there is an image of George Washington. He is famously the only president who gained presidency without any opposition. His portrait, along with the flags displayed show a glorification of the country, and the nationalism that follows it. There is also the physical unification of the United States that created a sense of nationalism. The national government sponsored this by funding the construction of roads, interstates and