Unit 7: Nationalism and the Age of Jackson Flashcards
I. Sectionalism and Nationalism
A. The Growing Economy
B. Effects of the Westward Expansion
C. The Missouri Controversy: The Tallmadge Proposal
D. The Missouri Compromise
E. John Marshall and the Court
F. Events in Latin America
G. The Monroe Doctrine
H. Implications of the Monroe Doctrine
A. The Growing Economy
- 2nd bank of the U.S
- Growth of Textile Industry
- Productive Tariff
- Growth of Cotton Plantations
- Trade, Trapping in the Far West
B. Effects of the Westward Expansion
- Positive Economic Effect
- Slave vs Free Controversy helps lead to Civil War
- Increase in Cultural Diversity
C. The Missouri Controversy: The Tallmadge Proposal
- Prohibited further introduction of slaves into Missouri
- Gradual emancipation of existing slaves
- Slavery Problems (3 ways)
The Missouri Controversy: Slavery Problems
a. Slavery already firmly established in the Missouri Territory
b. This would upset the balance between free and slave states
c. Slavery debate as a “moral wrong” now raged out in open for decades
D. The Missouri Compromise
- Missouri admitted with no anti-slavery restrictions (Slavery allowed)
- Maine admitted as a free state
- Rest of L.A Purchase: No Slavery north of 36/30
E. John Marshall and the Court
- Strengthened judicial at the expense of the execute and leg branches
- Increase fed. gov’t power of the expense of state gov’t
- Advanced interests of Propertied
- Strengthened broad construction
F. Events in Latin America
Expand into South America continent
G. The Monroe Doctrine
- American continent closed to European colonization
- U.S would view any attack on the West Hemisphere as an attack on itself
- U.S pledged non-interference in internal European affairs
- U.S to stay out of European
H. Implications of the Monroe Doctrine
- U.S would fight to keep Europeans out
- U.S a “guarantor” of Latin American independence
- U.S now committed to major role in world politics
II. The Revival of Opposition
A. The Electionof 1824 and the “Corrupt Bargain”
B. John Quincy Adams as President (National Republican)
C. Andrew Jackson Elected in 1828
A. The Electionof 1824 and the “Corrupt Bargain”
- Overthrow of “King Caucus”
- John Quincy Adams
- Henry Clay and the American System
- Andrew Jackson
- The “Deal”
- Overthrow of King Caucus: Major Candidates
Nomination by state legislature and mass meeting
- Henry Clay and the American System
a. Protectionism: high tariffs
b. Strengthen the National Bank
c. Finance Internal Improvement
- The “Deal:”
a. Adams wins with Clay’s endorsement
b. Adams names Clay Secretary of State
B. John Quincy Adams as President (National Republican)
- “Deal” tainted his presidency
- “Minority President”
- Diplomatic Setback: Panama Conference
- Domestic Setback: Georgia Creek
- Tariff of Abominations, 1828
C. Andrew Jackson Elected in 1828
- Re-emergence of two party system
- Election Personal and Bitter
- Jackson’s Victory Decisive, but Sectional
III. The Rise of Mass Politics
A. The Expanding Electorate
B. Legitimization of the Two-Party System
C. Jackson: President of the “Common Man”
A. The Expanding Electorate
- Broadening the Franchise:
- The Dorr Rebellion:
- Presidential electors chosen by people, not legislature
- Broadening the Franchise:
All adult white males could vote, hold offices
- The Dorr Rebellion:
Set up a competing government when R.I barred 50% of voters
B. Legitimization of the Two-Party System
- Consensus
- Goal of Leadership
- Permanent Opposition Crucial
- Consensus
Parties essential to democracy
- Goal of Leadership
Preserve the party through favors, rewards
C. Jackson: President of the “Common Man”
- Theory of Democracy
- The “Spoils System”
- Rise of the National Party Convention
- Theory of Democracy
Equal benefits to white males, favoring no region class
- The “Spoils System”
Rewards party faithful with offices
a. Target entrenched office holders
b. Right of elected to appoint followers
IV. The Federal Union
A. Calhoun and Nullification
B. The Rise of Martin Van Buren (Democrat)
C. The Webster-Hayne Debate
D. The Nullification Crisis, 1832
A. Calhoun and Nullification
- South Carolina: Angry over tariffs, talk of secessions
- States created Fed Gov’t; states; then, final judges on constitutionally
- States could nullify federal law if deemed to be unconstitutional
B. The Rise of Martin Van Buren (Democrat)
The Peggy O’Neale/Eaton Affair
C. The Webster-Hayne Debate:
States rights vs Federal Supremacy
C. The Webster-Hayne Debate: States rights vs Federal Supremacy
- Hayne
- Challenged by Webster, Hayne defends Nullification
- Webster’s 2nd Reply