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Nationalism to Sectionalism War of 1812 • Causes – The British did the following things: • Impressment • Inciting the Indians to resist westward migration • War Hawks: Expansionists who desire Canada – America declares war Effects • America wins the war – W – Westward Expansion – I – Industrialization – N – Nationalism • *Andrew Jackson becomes a war hero after defeating the British in the Battle of New Orleans Nationalism • Pride and loyalty in one’s country – Liberty Bell – Bald Eagle – Flag standardized – National Anthem adopted – Webster’s Dictionary of the American Language – (Largely untrue) History of the United States – COURT CASES – DIPLOMACY Nationalistic Diplomacy • The Monroe Doctrine – A presidential proclamation of American foreign Policy that claims the Western Hemisphere as an American “sphere of influence,” and whose un-colonized nations (our trade partners) are under American protection. • Here’s the deal: – European nations may not colonize further. – The US will stay out of European affairs. Nationalistic Court Cases • McColloch v. Maryland • Gibbons v. Ogden • Worcester v. Georgia Court Case Summary • McColloch v. Maryland • Loose interpretation of the Elastic clause is legal. • Gibbons v. Ogden • The Supremacy Clause in the US Constitution makes Federal law supreme when in conflict with state law. • Worcester v. Georgia • State law can never trump the US Constitution. • US Treaties with foreign powers trump the Constitution. • Treaties with Indians must be honored. Discussion • How should we feel about the Indian Removal Act, today? – Consider: • • • • • The cost: 1)human suffering, 2)economic, 3) hope Lessons to other Indians A president with no checks the can contain him The cost to our national identity If reparations should occur