Nationalism & Sectionalism Lecture Notes

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to the themes of nationalism and sectionalism in early American history, as discussed in the lecture notes.

Nationalism

A commitment to strengthen the nation as a whole.

Sectionalism

A commitment to benefit a particular region over the country as a whole.

American System

A nationalist economic package proposed by Henry Clay that included a strong national bank, protective tariffs, and a national transportation system.

Era of Good Feelings

A period marked by national unity and political harmony during James Monroe's presidency.

Panic of 1819

An economic crisis triggered by a drop in cotton prices, which led to a three-year depression and worsened sectional conflicts.

Missouri Compromise of 1820

Legislation that admitted Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state to maintain the balance between slave and free states.

Judicial Review

The power of the courts to assess whether a law is in compliance with the constitution.

Tariff of 1816

A protective tariff imposing a 20-25% tax on many imported goods to support American manufacturers.

Dartmouth College v. Woodward

A Supreme Court case affirming the constitution's supremacy over state legislatures.

McCulloch v. Maryland

A Supreme Court case that established Congress's implied powers under the Necessary and Proper Clause.

Gibbons v. Ogden

A Supreme Court case affirming the federal government's power to regulate interstate commerce.