Main Issues Of Winning The War Of 1812 Against Britain
Winning the War of 1812 against Britain, brought a sense of unity and peace to Americans. The national economy was flourishing. As a result of the war Americans experienced a “new surge of patriotic nationalism…” This period was known as the “Era of Good Feelings.”
The main issues that the divided the sections were the debate over the second Bank of the United States, the Tariffs of 1816, expansion of U.S. territory, internal improvements, Supreme Court cases, and the intense debate over the extension of slavery. These concerns caused separation and opposition amongst states. Politicians, merchants, manufactures, and farmers amongst others where more concerned for their individual desires and their state financial gain rather than for the well-being
of all Americans. This sectionalism along with short term compromise led to the division between states and government and to the forming of two national parties.
Henry Clay (in my opinion) was an opportunist, cunning and intelligent. The “corrupt bargain” that led to the election of John Quincy Adams also shows his dedication for what he believed in. Clays’ “American System” was a great attempt to unify the country. However, Clays’ political stance in regards to the contemptuous issue of slavery changed significantly initially he was against slavery then he moved to Kentucky and overtime became an “advocate” for slavery. So I found myself wondering if he was a nationalist or sectionalist. So I feel as though he was not successful in his response to the tensions between nationalism and sectionalism.
The main issues that the divided the sections were the debate over the second Bank of the United States, the Tariffs of 1816, expansion of U.S. territory, internal improvements, Supreme Court cases, and the intense debate over the extension of slavery. These concerns caused separation and opposition amongst states. Politicians, merchants, manufactures, and farmers amongst others where more concerned for their individual desires and their state financial gain rather than for the well-being
of all Americans. This sectionalism along with short term compromise led to the division between states and government and to the forming of two national parties.
Henry Clay (in my opinion) was an opportunist, cunning and intelligent. The “corrupt bargain” that led to the election of John Quincy Adams also shows his dedication for what he believed in. Clays’ “American System” was a great attempt to unify the country. However, Clays’ political stance in regards to the contemptuous issue of slavery changed significantly initially he was against slavery then he moved to Kentucky and overtime became an “advocate” for slavery. So I found myself wondering if he was a nationalist or sectionalist. So I feel as though he was not successful in his response to the tensions between nationalism and sectionalism.