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AP US History Chapter 12 Study Guide The Second War for Independence and the Upsurge of Nationalism, 1812-1824 Major Themes The American effort in the War of 1812 was plagued by poor strategy, political division and increasingly aggressive British power. Nevertheless, the US escaped with a stalemated peace settlement and soon turned an isolationist back to Atlantic Europe The aftermath of the War of 1812 produced a surge of nationalism reflected in economics, law, and foreign policy Rising nationalism was threatened by the first severe sectional dispute over slavery Major Questions What was significant about the strong spirit of nationalism that appeared in America from 1815 to 1824? What were its accomplishments? Pre-Reading 1. List some examples of a nascent nationalism evident in the first 35 years of the republic Chapter Questions I. Pages 233-240 1. What interest did the US have in invading British Canada at the outset of the war? 2. What were the consequences of the American victory at New Orleans. 3. Reflect on the Hartford Convention. In what ways does it represent the struggles of the early republic? 4. Succinctly list the consequences of the War of 1812. II. Pages 240-247 Define the “American System.” How does it threaten the Jeffersonian-Republican philosophy of limited government? 2. Was the era of Good Feelings a product of the demise of the Federalist Party, or were there other factors? Think outside the chapter! 3. What factors (geographic, economic, political, social) lead to the development of an early sectionalist system? 4. Describe the terms of the Missouri Compromise, then commit this to memory. 1. III. 1. Pages 247-254 Important Supreme Court cases will be examined in depth separately, but be familiar with those listed in the text. 2. Review the last 4 sections of this chapter and assess the roles that economics and geo-politics each play in the development of foreign policy. Which seems to be the more important factor during this period? If you think there’s another factor that should be raised, identify it and explain.