Standard(s):27. Explain the major significance of the following

historical documents:• Constitution• Bill of Rights• Monroe Doctrine• Missouri Compromise• Gettysburg Address• Emancipation Proclamation• Civil War Amendments (13, 14, 15)

33. Identify United States relationships to major countries and how these relationships affect

• foreign policy

A New National Identity

The Treaty of Ghent

• Ended the War of 1812

But . . .

• Left issues unresolved

James Monroe

• Had been elected President in 1816

American Foreign Policy

Disputes with Great Britain– United States and British Canada

both wanted fishing rights in the Great Lake

Rush-Bagot Agreement• Limited naval power on the Great Lakes

for both the United States and British Canada

Convention of 1818• Set the border between U.S. and

Canada at the 49º N Latitude

• As far west as the Rocky Mountains

• Gave U.S. fishing rights of Newfoundland and Labrador coast

• Agreed to occupy the Northwest together

U.S Gains Florida• Dispute between U.S. and Spain over

Florida border

Andrew Jackson

• Monroe sent General Jackson to Florida

• At the same time:– Conflicts

arose between the U.S. and the Seminole Indians of Florida

Seminole Indians

• Often helped runaway slaves

• Sometimes raided U.S. settlements

• Jackson’s troops invaded Florida to capture Seminole raiders

• And started the First Seminole War

• Without orders Jackson

– Took over Spain’s important military posts

– Overthrew the governor of Florida

Adams-Onis Treaty• The Spanish

leaders agreed to settle border disputes between Spain and the U.S.– Span gave

East Florida to the U.S.

– The U.S. gave up what is now Texas

• By the early 1820’s most of Spain’s colonies in the Americas had declared independence

• Monroe feared European powers might come in and take control

• Monroe was afraid of Russian interest in the northwest coast of North America

• Great Britain had close trading ties with Latin America

Monroe Doctrine• An exclusive statement of American

policy warning European powers not to interfere with the Americas

Four Points1. The U.S. stays out of

European affairs2. The U.S. recognizes

existing European colonies

3. The Western Hemisphere is off-limits for colonization

4. The U.S. would see European attempts to colonize in the Western Hemisphere as a hostile act

• The Monroe Doctrine remains important to U.S. foreign policy.

• The U.S. continues to consider Latin America within its sphere of influence

• The U. S. has intervened in Latin American affairs when its interests are at risk

• Review pg 301 #1a & c, 2a – c, 3a & b – 5

• In complete sentences, incorporating the question into the answer

Nationalism and Sectionalism

Nationalism• Feelings of pride in ones nation.

• American nationalism began growing as the United States began expanding.

Henry Clay• Wanted

– A strong national economy • To promote nationalism and

reduce conflict– A national bank

• To provide a single currency• To make interstate trade easier

– A protective tariff• To improve roads and canals

American System• Developed by Clay

• A series of measures intended to make the United States economically self-sufficient

Cumberland Road• The first road built by the federal

government

• Begun in 1815, in 1850 reached Illinois

Wheeling Suspension Bridge completed in 1845

Erie Canal

• Begun in 1817, completed in 1825

• Allowed movement between towns on Lake Erie to the east coast.

Era of Good Feelings 1815 – 1825

• A time of peace, pride, and progress

Sectionalism• Disagreements between different

regions

Free or Slave• The Union had 11 free states and 11

slave states

• Missouri wanted to enter the union as a slave state

– this would tip the balance of power in the government in favor of the South

• Henry Clay convinced Congress to agree to the Missouri Compromise

Missouri Compromise Passed by Congress in 1820

1) Missouri would enter as a slave state

2) Main would enter as a free state

3) Slavery to be prohibited in new territories north of 36°30’ latitude

– Missouri’s southern border

Election of 1824• Andrew Jackson won popular votes but

not enough electoral votes to win.

• The House of Representatives had to choose the winner – They chose Adams.

• Jackson claimed Adams made a corrupt bargain with Henry Clay.

• When Adams chose Clay to be secretary of state, support for Adams weakened.

• Review pg 305 #1a & c, 2a – c, 3a & b

• In complete sentences, incorporating the question into the answer

• Evaluation

– Section reviews

– Chapter test