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Henry Clay’s American System Unit 1: Nationalism v. Sectionalism Lesson 2 : American System. Mr. Feeney US History 9. American System : Introduction.
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Henry Clay’s American SystemUnit 1: Nationalism v. SectionalismLesson 2: American System Mr. Feeney US History 9
American System: Introduction • In 1815, President James Madison presented a plan to congress that would help unite the different regions of the United States. President Madison wanted to create a self-sufficient country that would maintain a stable economy, and develop a united country. Three major points of the American System: 1. Developing transportation systems 2. Establishing a protective tariff 3. Resurrecting the national bank
American System: Definition • What is Henry Clay’s American System? House Speaker, Henry Clay coined the term “American System” in 1815, after President Madison created a plan to unite the Northern and Southern economies. The President’s plan to unite the nation was welcomed by the senate and the house, and quickly a plan was set in place to employ this new American System.
Think about it… Task: • Write down a paragraph that answers the following question. Make sure you include at least three different methods of economic reform. Include at least one supporting statement for each method of reform. • Imagine you are currently the President of the US, and you have to create a plan for economic reform. How would your American System help the US become independent of other nations? Make sure that you are creating a system that is fair and beneficial to all regions of the US, and explain how your reform plan helps the US economy.
North Economy: +/- • Northern Economy: Strengths 1. The north had just experienced an Industrial Revolution, and was producing manufactured goods. 2. New methods of transportation that brought goods to and from the manufacturing north. 3. A new, national currency that enabled the north to trade with the south and west. • Northern Economy: Weaknesses 1. Poor soil, low crop production, few livestock.
Southern/Western Economy: +/- • Southern/Western Economy: Strengths 1. Good and rich soil for plantation farming. 2. Increased slavery, increased productivity. 3. Use of the Mississippi River for transportation of goods between the north and south economies. • Southern/Western Economy: Weaknesses 1. No factories for manufacturing goods. 2. Heavy, intense labor needed to run the plantations smoothly in the south.
Venn Diagram: North v. South Task: • Compare and contrast the northern and southern economies using a Venn diagram. Use a (+) symbol for a positive comparison, and use a (–) symbol for a negative comparison. • You should include at least three differences and three similarities between the two economies. • Make a concluding statement about the similarities and differences of the two economies. • Share the conclusion with the class or small group.
Transportation Developments • 1807- Robert Fulton’s Clermont makes its maiden voyage, 150 miles from New York City to Albany. • 1811- Construction of the National Road begins between Cumberland, MD and Vandalia, Il. • 1825- Erie Canal opens a 363-mile waterway that connects the Hudson River to Lake Erie. • 1825- First steam locomotive was used to transport goods across different regions of the country. • 1838- National Road opens to the public, tolls are required to help offset construction costs.
Protective Tariffs: Tariff of 1816 • 1816- President James Madison proposes a tariff that would tax all imported foreign goods. • The proposed tariff would help the American manufacturing economy become more competitive with the foreign markets, because the imposed tariff would offset the prices of foreign/domestic goods. • The north encouraged the tariff because it would improve the their economy and increase total profits. • The south and west discouraged the tariff because they would have to pay more for the same products.
National Bank: Part II • 1816- The Second Bank of the United States (BUS) was approved for a 20-year term by the Congress. • The bank charter would establish a national, guaranteed currency, that would improve national and regional trading of goods and services. • The national bank idea had been revived from the presidency of George Washington, and had become vastly popular among all regions of the country. 1816- James Monroe (VA) is elected US President. • Begins a new presidency, “Era of Good Feelings!”
American System: Congressional Proposal • Task: 1. You will be assigned to work in a group of four. 2. You will choose a topic to research and present. (ie: protective tariffs, national bank, transportation) 3. Assign tasks to each member of the group. (ie: Team Leader, Scribe, Researcher, Presenter) 4. Use research materials to gather information about your topic, and create a PowerPoint Presentation. 5. Present your group project to the class. (10 minutes)
American System: Congressional Proposal • Imagine that your group is a committee of the congress, and you are responsible for presenting a new method of economic reform to the rest of the congress. Your committee is responsible for persuading the rest of the congress to pass your bill, so that it becomes a law as a part of the new American System. Research persuasive, positive information that would sway the congress in your favor; but DO NOT present false information. Your presentation should be 10-15 minutes long, and your PowerPoint you be at least10 slides in length, and document your resources. • Remember your audience, all members will participate!
American System: Congressional Proposal • Summative Research Project: 50 Points • Completed appropriate research- 10 points • PowerPoint Presentation (10 slides)- 10 points • PERSUASIVE Presentation (15 min)- 10 points • ALL group members participation- 10 points • Spelling, grammar, mechanics- 10 points 50 points * Projects will be presented in class and collected for grading this week. Save all projects to a USB drive!
American System: Congressional Proposal Project Rubric: ..\USHistory9\Your Rubric_ Newscast - Presentation and Planning _ American System_ Congres.doc - _Hlk198019070 Resources: • Textbook, class notes, worksheets • Internet and library resources • Please ask about any additional resources not listed above. Have fun and good luck!