...The Monroe Doctrine James Monroe was the 5th president of the United States holding office from 1817-1825, and was considered to be one of the last founding fathers to be in office. With the help of his Secretary of State, John Quincy Adams, James Monroe created the Monroe Doctrine that asserted America’s dominance in the Western Hemisphere. Monroe gave this statement at his address to congress on December 2, 1823. The Monroe Doctrine had four main points: (1) The United States would remain neutral in European affairs, and would abstain from conflict. (2) The US would honor any European colonies already established in the Western hemisphere. (3) The US would not allow any new European colonies to be created in the Western hemisphere, and would act with force if necessary. (4) The US would view any European countries that tried to interfere with a Nation in the Western hemisphere as hostile, and respond as needed. The United States defeated the British in the War of 1812 about 10 years before, and it helped establish the young country as a world power. The US did not necessarily have the means to enforce the Doctrine, and it was vague in describing how they would react if anyone did attempt anything. The Doctrine would help keep European ideals, influence, and colonization away from the Americas. With the Doctrine America essentially had full control over the Western hemisphere and that is exactly what Monroe wanted, because he believed it would help America prosper the...
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...Era of Good Feelings The Era of Good Feelings was one in which the federalist dissolved thus leaving only one party; the republicans which left no room for party politics, this resulted into nationalism which was emphasized not only with that of Madison's letter but also the Star Spangled Banner, the Bonus Bill, the Monroe Doctrine, The Court Decisions of John Marshall and most importantly National Spirit through the U.S. After the win of James Monroe a Virginian Republican president nationalism was looked at through that of a great perspective wherein Monroe won 231 of the electoral vote verses Adams who only won 1 of the electoral vote.(Doc I-Presidential Election, 1820) Also as the war between American and Britain came to a halt there were some minor issues that took place however, both countries settled the disputes between each other rather than going to war. This is because the British had taken note to U.S. sovereignty, therefore the U.S. was able to put forth Nationalistic ideals seeing that one of the strongest European nations had now respected the sovereignty that we a young country had established. This was followed by a letter that Madison wrote to congress in 1815 which represented once again the spirit of National Pride. With such aspects of National ideals in place National Spirit could take place wherein flags, words, prominent symbols and slogans were used to increase Nationalism. There were many things done by two main people such as Henry Clay and John Sea...
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...The National Pride of the United States The changing nation reflected a growing sense of national pride and identity. From the year 1815 to 1840, a lot happened in the United States that cause the country to unite and grow together, but also fall apart. The Era of Good Feelings was the time period after the War of 1812, 1815 to 1824, when James Monroe strengthened the country greatly. The Age of Jackson started in 1828 when Andrew Jackson’s presidency somewhat benefitted the Americans, but hurt other civilizations. Towards the end of Andrew Jackson’s presidency, the states were conflicted about the economy, and they wanted to agree on what the rights of the states truly were. The changing of the United States showed they were independent...
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...was more likely to succeed at life based off of their skin complexion and their location in Washington D.C. After the description by Pelecanos, the story then fast forwards to present day and focuses on how times have changed in their neighborhoods, while discussing the growth of each of the round characters. This growth took the round characters through a journey of pain, filled with regret to a road of redemption that lead to forgiveness and moving forward into a future together not as enemies or acquaintances, but as friends who end up viewing one another as family. Three of the characters that made a drastic change and found a hard time arriving to their individual development from their childhood were, Alex Pappas, Raymond Monroe, and James Monroe. The flat character of the Turnaround who made no strides or efforts into bettering himself and thought the world was owed to him was Charles Baker. As all of these main characters shared the same horrible day, their walk through life has varied differently as to where they have arrived in present day. The reviews prior to reading the book, give an insight to about what the book is about without giving to much away but left the reader eager to read more. However, a personal review differs person by person, as they may not see the book in the same light as those who have given a professional review. Alex Pappas is a round character described as a teen who did what teens did growing up, basic rebellion with simple things like drinking...
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...Chapter 7: The Rise of Manufacturing and the Age of Jackson (1820–1845) THE GROWTH OF THE FACTORY Economic growth was a key component of Henry Clay’s American System, and in the aftermath of the War of 1812, measures were taken to expand American industry. American industries were protected by the Tariff of 1816, which raised import tariffs by 25 percent. At the same time state governments began improving road, river, and canal transportation systems. Before 1820 almost all products made in America were completed using a system borrowed from Europe called the putting-out system. Under this system merchants would buy the raw materials, recruit dozens, or in some case hundreds, of farm families to do the work, and then sell the finished product. Many shoes in New England were made in this manner; women and children would make part of the shoe, which would be finished by experienced shoemakers. Beginning in the late 1780s the textile industry started to use power-driven machines and interchangeable parts. All power in these early factories came from water, so the early factories all were located along rivers. Most were located in New England or the Middle states. In the 1790s factories like those in Lowell, Massachusetts, began to weave cotton imported from the south. With the introduction of the cotton gin in the same decade, more cotton became available, and production boomed. By 1840 the textile industry employed nearly 75,000 workers, with almost half of...
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...million. This idea of decreasing the debt was new as Jefferson saw this as an opportunity to more natural economy, were as Hamilton had sought to use the perpetually debt to control the flow of money. Spain transferred the Louisiana territory in 1800 to France who already had a stronger network in place. Jefferson was worried about whether Napoleon's would see this as an opportunity to take control of the continent and Mississippi River shipping. In 1802, he sent James Monroe and Robert R. Livingston to purchase New Orleans and the surrounding coastal areas from France. Jefferson sought to offer Napoleon nearly $10 million for New Orleans and the surrounding area. Napoleon had already realized that the French military could not control a vast, unsettled territory, and he was already in need of money to support his war in France. In April 1803, he surprised the negotiators with an offer to sell 827,987 square miles of French territory for $15 million, a stretch of land that would double the size of the United States. Monroe and Livingston accepted the offer and signed the treaty on April 30, 1803. Jefferson would unknowingly acquire an expanse of land that would become known as the Bread Basket of world, home to some of the most fertile land on Earth, allowing the new country to rely on itself for food and other resources. More significantly, the sale all but ended British and French imperial opportunities in North America, freeing the US to expand westward. Andrew Jackson would...
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...The period after the war of 1812 was labeled “The Era of Good Feeling” by historians. Some people believe that this is an accurate label of this time period, but others disagree. Due to the emergence of sectionalism- concern with local interests, and nationalism- patriotic feelings and self pride, people had mixed feelings about this time period. Many people felt that times were high, and that nationalism and sectionalism could only bolster the union, while others thought that it was sectionalism and nationalism that caused disunion. Some of the documents used in this essay support the claim that the period after 1812 was an era of good feelings. Other documents will oppose this claim with proof from their own perspectives. Document B discusses the wonders that the growth of nationalism has done for the Union. John Calhoun writes that before the war, the Republic was in a state of disunion. He then goes on to say that the republic should bind together to conquer space. (Doc B). The celebration of July 4th 1819 after the Republicans had won the Battle of New Orleans (Doc C) shows a great deal of nationalism and self pride. Thomas Jefferson wrote in a letter to John Randolph that he once considered sectionalism to be the death of the union, but it was a reprieve, not a final sentence. He says that a geographical line will never be obliterated, and that every new irritation will mark it deeper and deeper. (Doc F). These documents show how some people felt that this time period...
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...President James Monroe, for his focus on the domestic issues that laid before him bare, receives the presidential ranking of four out of five. President Monroe had done a phenomenal job expanding the United States with states such as Mississippi and Missouri. President Monroe with the help of his secretary of state, John Quincy Adams, forced Spain into an ultimatum which allowed the U.S. to gain Florida in the end. James Monroe had helped build up a strong and safe country with the Monroe Doctrine and Rush-Bagot Agreement. James Monroe’s focus on protecting his citizen’s lives from potential threats from Central and South America along with the Eastern Hemisphere. Every President has thoughts about what they will accomplish to better the nation however, every thought may not be accomplished. President Monroe, for the most part, had accomplished the goals any President would want for his nation. President Monroe plans for the United States included the American System and his infamous Monroe Doctrine. The American System however did not come to fruition but it was replaced by the extension of the Cumberland Road. The Cumberland Road had increased the...
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...James Monroe was our 5th president of the united states he was born on April 28,1758 in Westmoreland count, Virginia, lames studied law with our 3rd president Thomas Jefferson he was elected president of the united states in 1817. James’s greatest achievement was the Monroe doctrine as and also expanding U.S. Territory of Florida to Spain but sadly James died in 1831 and he was he was the last founding father. James’s death was due to tuberculosis and he had died on July 4 1831 which was on independence day making him the 3rd president to die on independence day. John Quincy Adams was the 6th president of the united states he was also he oldest child of John Adams. He was born in Massachusetts on July, 11 ,1667 he became president on his...
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...Early life James monroe was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia on April 28, 1758. When he was young he father died this allowed him to enroll into a university for the law. He left shortly after to fight in the revolutionary war for the U.S. He fought with George Washington in the battle of Trenton and was severely wounded. Major Event 1 While fighting the war James Monroe meet someone who would change the course of his life. He meets Thomas Jefferson and began to learn law under him. This directly affects his political views and mindset which lead to his later life. From this, he takes up after Jefferson and becomes the governor of Virginia. Middle Life After the war Monroe focused...
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...triggered a major movement to go west. The Monroe Doctrine, which was introduced to Congress by President Monroe himself, was an outcome of this great idea of expanding the nation. The Missouri Compromise had divided the slave states and the free states once and for all. Sectionalism, placing the interests of one region ahead of the welfare of the nation as a whole, offers two great examples in which the country was split. The National Bank, which was proposed by Alexander Hamilton, brought up a lot of controversy in the south, as well as in the west. Not only did the National Bank disgruntle the southerners, but the Tariff of 1816, proposed by James Madison, did as well. Sectionalism challenged nationalism, but the latter remained strong among the American people. On December 2, 1823, President Monroe addressed a message to congress. In his message, James Monroe was informing the powers of the Old World that the American continents were no longer open to European colonization. He also stated that the outside powers shall not try to overthrow the newly independent republics in the Western Hemisphere. Any effort to extend European political influence into the New World would be considered by the United States "as dangerous to our peace and safety." At the same time, the United States would not involve itself in European affairs or interfere with existing colonies in the Western Hemisphere. These principles became known as the Monroe Doctrine. In 1819, settlers in Missouri requested...
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...Federalist: The Federalists were originally those forces in favor of the ratification of the Constitution. A desire to establish a strong central government. Federalists felt strongly that the inability of the United States, operating under the Articles of Confederation, to implement protective tariffs had led to the uncontrolled flood of manufactured items that were depressing the new nation's economy. They pointed out that the European powers were not likely to negotiate thirteen separate commercial treaties, and that Britain was well served by letting the situation fester. The term "Federalist" was later applied to the emerging political faction headed by Alexander Hamilton in George Washington's administration. Revolution of 1800: Some observers have regarded Jefferson's election in 1800 as revolutionary. This may be true in a restrained sense of the word, since the change from Federalist leadership to Republican was entirely legal and bloodless. Nevertheless, the changes were profound. The Federalists lost control of both the presidency and the Congress. By 1800, the American people were ready for a change. Under Washington and Adams, the Federalists had established a strong government. They sometimes failed, however, to honor the principle that the American government must be responsive to the will of the people. They had followed policies that alienated large groups. For example, in 1798 they enacted a tax on houses, land and slaves, affecting every property owner in...
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...1) The Hartford Convention The Hartford Convention was a series of secret meetings held from December 15, 1814 to January 5, 1815 at Hartford, Connecticut. Delegates from the Federalist party from Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont attended the Hartford Convention. 1 The Federalist Party was a political party which opposed President James Madison's trade policies (which continued President Jefferson's blockage of trade with Britain and France during the Napoleonic Wars), as well as his continuation of the War of 1812.2 When Madison was re-elected in 1812 the discontent in New England intensified. In late 1813 Madison signed a more restrictive embargo act than any of those approved by Jefferson, this time prohibiting all trade between American ports (the coastal trade) and fishing outside harbors.3This conference occurred at a time in the war of 1812 "when American prospects seemed darkest".3 The purpose of the convention was to discuss "public grievances and concerns" , that is, among other things, the conduct of the war by the Democratic-Republican Party.4 Although the Federalist party was established with the idea of a stronger central government,5 this meeting/convention of New England Federalist adopted a strong states' rights position and expressed its grievances in a series of resolutions against military conscription and commercial regulations.6 The delegates of this convention argued that the Democratic-Republican Congress violated...
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...- The XYZ Affairs, Treaty of Mortefontaine When Adams signed and instated the Direct Tax act which was taxing on land to pay for our country to rebuild the navy was a positive thought but the negative consequences was the Fries’s Rebellion it created. 3. Thomas Jefferson – Served 8 Years as president. His party was the Democratic- Republican. Foreign Policies- Louisiana Purchase and the Embargo Tax Act Domestic Policies – He drastically cut the federal government reducing spending in his administration as well as the armed forces, he voluntarily stepped down after two terms and declared that no president should serve more than two terms. One positive Jefferson had while in office is he reduced the national debt by more than 25%. 4. James Madison – Served 8 Years as president, Part of the Democratic - Republican Party. Domestic Policies – A second bank was chartered for a 20 year term, Madison created a system of checks and balances for the federal government. Foreign Policies – Madison brought a list of grievances against the English be voted on to go to war in 1812 against Great Britain,...
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...order to have them serve on for the British. Not to mention that they would occasionally loot cargo and other possessions on the ships. The second cause was the encouragement of indigenous to attach American settlers. At the Battle of Tippecanoe, William Henry Harrison found British guns and powder were found in an Indian village. This was evidence that they had been provoking the natives to rebel against the Americans. Settlers were killed or pushed back to scattered towns. The third and final one of the war was the navy blockade around the east coast. The naval blockade started in 1812 and expanded as the war progressed. It made it difficult for ships to trade, and as a result, it devastated the American economy. These causes all pushed James Madison into war and he was backed by the House of Representatives and Senate. With the end of the war came the end of several powers. The little power that the Indians had and the Federalist party came to an end. Before and during the war, natives were killing and pushing back American settlers. This created a negative public image of them and once the war concluded, Americans gained the confidence and power to put an end to the minor Indian threat. As far as the Federalist party goes, the party dismantled shortly thereafter the war’s end. The increase of Anglophobia was significant in its dismantlement. It’s worth noting that Federalist policies were carried out by Republicans after the party’s end. The end of these two brought potential...
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