Post-War of 1812

War of 1812

• Causes (Review)

War of 1812

War of 1812

• Effects (Treaty of Ghent 1814)

Virginia DynastyJefferson Madison Monroe

                          

    

                          

    

                          

    

Era of Good Feelings ~ Vol. I

Era of Good Feelings ~ Vol. II

Essential Questions

How did the early national period establish precedents regarding American policy and politics?

How did the early national period plant the seeds of the Civil War?

American System

2nd National Bank

Internal Improvements

Protective Tariff

• "the uniting of Lake Erie with the Hudson [will] render New York the greatest commercial emporium [city] in the world…The expense, be it what it may, is no object when compared with the incalculable benefit…For these reasons I strongly recommend the adoption of the plan."

Travel During the Erie Canal Era

Dirt Road(freight)

Canal(freight)

Method Wagon 8 Horses

Line Boat 2 Mules

Amount of Time 15-45 Days 9 Days

Cost $100/Ton $6/Ton

 

Connecting the Great Lakes w/ Miss. River

Missouri Compromise ~ Whew that was close