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The Era of Good Feelings U.S. Nationalism

The Era of Good Feelings U.S. Nationalism . Sasso US I. Nationalism. The latter stages of the War of 1812 will produce an intense feeling of nationalism Loyalty and devotion to the country US citizens and the government will go to work strengthening both the govt. and the country

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The Era of Good Feelings U.S. Nationalism

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  1. The Era of Good FeelingsU.S. Nationalism Sasso US I

  2. Nationalism • The latter stages of the War of 1812 will produce an intense feeling of nationalism • Loyalty and devotion to the country • US citizens and the government will go to work strengthening both the govt. and the country • This all kicks off with the election of James Monroe in 1816

  3. The Election of 1816 • The Presidency has already developed some significant trends, some of which are troubling to Northerners • Secretary of State has become a springboard to the Presidency, starting with TJ • TJ served 2 terms, then secured the Republican nomination for his Sec. of State (Madison) • Madison served 2 terms then secured the Republican nomination for his Sec. of State (Monroe) • Monroe (VA)will face no serious opposition from the Federalist Party; he easily defeats Rufus King (NY) • Another trend- 4 out of the first 5 Presidents came from VA

  4. Monroe • Monroe was 61 when he became President • Very long and distinguished career • Entered office under extremely favorable circumstances • NO Federalist opposition • With the end of the War of 1812, NO international threats • This is the scenario the founding fathers had envisioned; up to Monroe to capitalize on the promise

  5. Monroe • In selecting his cabinet, Monroe truly tries to keep everything balanced both politically and regionally • Appoints John Quincy Adams (MA) as Sec. of State; he used to be a Federalist • Offers the Sec. of War position to Henry Clay (KY), who declines • Ends up going to John C. Calhoun (SC) • Monroe goes to great lengths to make sure that all regions and parties are represented in his govt.

  6. The Era of Good Feelings • Monroe will do something that no President had done since GW • He goes on a good-will tour through the country • Greeted with much enthusiasm, even in New England • A Boston newspaper writer termed it “the era of good feelings”

  7. The American system • Before moving on to his Cabinet position, Calhoun will team up with Clay for immensely important legislative package • Clay calls it the “American System” • System is essentially based on tax/industrial protection and internal improvements (ii) • High protective tariffs, the building of roads/bridges/canals, and reinstitution of the National Bank

  8. Internal improvements • Internal improvements became a huge concern at the start of the War of 1812 • Our inability to effectively move our troops was a big reason why we struggled in Canada • Starting in 1806, Congress had authorized the building of a “National Road” • Road would stretch from Maryland to Illinois • Individual states and businesses will also look to improve transportation • Pay for these improvements with tax money, turnpikes, and tolls

  9. Internal improvements • With roads in the process of being constructed, the internal waterways become extremely important • The introduction of the steamboat is revolutionary • Very quick moving for the time period, and very efficient • Water current is no longer a factor in trade • There are many dangers to steamboat travel • Canals also become big and necessary projects • They will allow us to connect inland waterways • Huge jobs requiring a ton of labor

  10. Internal Improvements • Railroads are also introduced • Limitless potential, but unbelievably dangerous • Collisions are frequent • A little slow to take hold • A lot of $ tied up in roads and canals

  11. John Quincy Adams • JQA is the star of Monroe’s administration • Very strong bloodlines • Spent much of his life in diplomatic service, and he is one of our most successful ambassadors • Committed nationalist • Main concern is to expand US borders

  12. Florida • Florida is the first goal • Most Americans feel we should possess the entire territory • Starting in 1817, JQA opens up talks with Spain’s Luis Onis regarding Florida • At the same time, Calhoun had stationed military along the border under the command of Andrew Jackson • Jackson takes this as a green light to attack the territory and the Native Americans in it • Jackson blasts into Florida, burns villages, seizes Spanish forts and hangs 2 British subjects

  13. Florida • Spain is pretty upset; Spanish govt. will demand that Jackson be punished • JQA will refuse to have Jackson punished; he praises Jackson instead • JQA states that the US has a right to defend itself and its borders • Since Spain is unwilling to discipline its citizens, the US would be willing to do it • Jackson proves that the US could easily take Florida by force, JQA implies that it just might do it • Onis is in a bad spot- can’t defend Florida militarily, can’t control it politically • Adams-Onis Treaty 1819- we take control of all of Florida, Spain gives up a strong claim to the Pacific Northwest, we give up a weak claim on Texas

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