Goal Did the Era of Good Feelings actually increase sectionalism?

? Objectives SWBAT Define sectionalism, nationalism, american system, canals, protective tariff, cotton gin Analyze the impact that the Era of Good Feelings had on the North, South and West Justify whether the Era of Good Feelings helped to unite the country or actually increased sectionalism Do Now - /Motivation If people ask where you are form do you say USA or NY? Why? ** link to GW farewell address **How do you think this changed after the War of 1812 why? Mini lesson I. Era of Good Feelings (1815-1824) 1. Review effects of War of 1812 (nationalism , selfsufficiency, one party) 2. American System proposed Henry Clay to knit country together to make it one cohesive nation with ONE economy 1. National Bank - 2nd one because the charter expired in 1811 **review Hamilton and why the national bank was necessary 2. Protective Tariff ended up being passed in 1816 in order to encourage BUY AMERICAN 3. Internal improvements who has to pay for these is the question? 1. Roads Cumberland Road 2. Canals Erie Canal DWC 1825 Activity American System who did it benefit more? **students will work on worksheet to complete Venn Diagram comparing North and South/West and as a group decide who will benefit more from this System- why? Does any side have a right to be upset? Do you think that this will increase or decrease sectionalism?

NAME__________________________________ DATE_________________ ERA OF GOOD FEELINGS DOES IT PROMOTE NATIONALISM OR INCREASE SECTIONALISM? Compare and Contrast the Northern and Southern economies using a Venn Diagram. Use a (+) symbol for a positive comparison and a (-) for a negative comparison. You should include at LEAST 3 differences and AT LEAST 3 similarities between the 2 economies. Come up with a concluding statement about the similarities and differences of the 2 economies. Follow the template provided on the Long piece of paper. Be ready to share and discuss with the class. NORTH ECONOMY Strengths: 1. The north had just experienced a small Industrial Revolution, and was producing manufactured goods that were mass produced this meant things could be made and sold faster and cheaper. 2. New methods of transportation were being built and used to bring goods to and from manufacturers this included toll roads, canals like the Erie Canal built in New York by DeWitt Clinton to connect the Hudson River to the Great Lakes. 3. A new, national currency was created and used allowing the north to trade with the South and the West. Weaknesses: 1. Poor soil, low crop production, only some livestock. SOUTHERN/WESTERN ECONOMY Strengths: 1. Good and rich soil for plantation farming. 2. Increased productivity because of the invention of the cotton gin by Eli Whitney this increased slavery allowing for the South to have more cotton and make more money. 3. Use of the Mississippi River and New Orleans port for transportation of goods between the North and South economies. Weaknesses: 1. No factories for manufacturing goods. 2. Heavy, intense labor needed to run the plantations smoothly in the South. 3. The economy is similar in the South and West so as the US expands sthe question as to whether slavery should expand begins to create problems. SUMMARY QUESTIONS: 1.Describe the purpose of the proposed AMERICAN SYSTEM? 2.Who do you think would benefit more from the American System the North or the South/West? Why? (use your Venn to assist you) 3. Do you think that this system and the Era of Good Feelings helps to increases sectionalism or promote nationalism?