and coincided with the Monroe Doctrine—both assertions of political nationalism (Doc H). The presidential elections of 1820 and 1824 illuminated the change over time in nationalism and sectionalism in American politics. In 1820‚ an overwhelming majority elected James Monroe‚ president‚ showing an absence of sectionalism; however‚
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different lives‚ relying more on factory work rather than plantations‚ and separation over the matter of slavery would exist in America from this time through the Civil War‚ dividing the country into slave states and free states. As a result of sectionalism‚ new policies were issued in order to keep a positive atmosphere in the country‚ one of which being the Missouri Compromise. Tensions between the north and the south came to a head after Missouri’s 1819 request for admission to the Union as a slave
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celebrated because they survived their second war with the British and even defeated them at naval duels and at the Battle of New Orleans. This victory immediately led to a rise in nationalism. However‚ the war’s lasting effects included a rise in sectionalism‚ which ultimately contributed to the Civil War. Because the lasting effects had a longer and more profound
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Sectionalism was the principal cause of the American Civil War‚ a reality acknowledged in Allan Nevins’ observation that the North and South ‘were rapidly becoming separate peoples’. The financial differences between the north and south due to increasing social‚ economical and political differentiation resulted in the prominence of slavery as an issue‚ further dividing the North and South. This sectionalism caused the emergence of the Republican Party with its anti-slavery platform‚ causing the
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During the Era of Good Feelings‚ Nationalism and Sectionalism were both evident. However‚ sectionalism was the most important cause of disagreement within the country with the controversy over Missouri’s admission as a slave state‚ and the different views toward states’ rights throughout various sections of the country. When Missouri applied to become part of the union‚ they insisted on being a slave state. This upset the north due to their interest in a balance of power. The Missouri Compromise
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president the time was named the "Era of Good Feelings" mainly because of the spread of nationalism. Others still say that this time was a time of sectionalism which can be well supported and wasn’t a time of good feelings but a time of panic and division. Although both sides of the story can be argued nationalism did not spread more than sectionalism which was much more visible through the states in political‚ economic‚ and social aspects. States over the years have argued over state government
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harmony during President Monroe’s two terms. These issues include sectionalism‚ foreign policy of isolationism and the rights of states vs. the rights of the federal government. During Monroe’s two terms‚ sectionalism‚ an excessive regard for sectional or local interest‚ increased greatly. This increase in sectionalism is due to acts like the Tariff of 1816. A tell tale sign that the Tariff of 1816 was going to cause sectionalism was that in the U.S. House of Representatives‚ the bill was passed
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the validity of this phrase is questioned. Many people might believe that the period after the war of 1812 was an "Era of Good Feelings" because of the nation’s gain of nationalism and expansion of the country‚ but it was not because of growing sectionalism and state issues. After the War of 1812‚ America gained a pride from winning the war known as nationalism. This pride caused them to feel inferior to other countries such as Great Britain. This is pointed out in Document H when it is mentioned
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United States. Although Nationalism seemed to unify the nation‚ there was more of an underlying indication of a much larger problem‚ Sectionalism. Sectionalism is a relation to a geographic area. So whereas people could have felt patriotic towards the United States‚ they related more towards the region they lived in and not the country they were a part of. This sectionalism also indicates a difference in the economic‚ social and political stances of regions such as the North and the South‚ and the “era
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Initially‚ the country is united (nationalism). There is a strong feeling of nationalism and unity. 1st paragraph Role of the war of 1812:Battle of New Orleans (united the nation because) (talk about the war‚ how Jackson was able to defeat a strong British force in a vital location‚ which bring pride to country) ● The War of 1812 was a catalyst for American manufacturing ○ focused more on factorys because needed supplies ○ due to embargos → needed to catch up ○ Intercourse Act ○ As a result
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