Chapter 12: The Second War for Independence and the Upsurge of Nationalism

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Chapter 12 The Second War for Independence and
the Upsurge of Nationalism

• 1812-1824

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• On to Canada over Land and Lakes
• Describe the American army on the eve of the War
  of 1812.
• Why was Canada an important battleground in the
  War of 1812?
• Describe Americas offensive strategy.
• Describe the British defensive strategy.
• Why was the American navy more successful than
  the British navy?
• Who was Oliver Hazard Perry and why was his
  victory important?
• How did Napoleons exile affect the American
  military effort?
• Describe the battle of Plattsburgh and why the
  victory was important.
• Washington Burned and New Orleans Defended
• How were the British forces able to burn the
  Capitol?
• Who fought in the Battle of New Orleans?
• Describe the Battle of New Orleans?
• Even though a peace treaty had been signed two
  weeks before, why was the Battle of New Orleans
  significant?
• How did the Royal Navy respond to the Battle of
  New Orleans?

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• The Treaty of Ghent
• Why did Tsar Alexander I propose mediation in
  regards to the War of 1812?
• What demands were made by the British and how did
  the Americans respond?
• Why did Britain become more willing to compromise
  with the Americans?
• Why was the Treaty of Ghent considered an
  armistice and why is this important?
• Federalist Grievances and the Hartford Convention
• Why was New England a problem?
• Describe the purpose of the Hartford Convention.
• How was the Hartford Convention less radical than
  many believed?
• What did the delegates from the Hartford
  Convention demand?
• How were the delegates from the Hartford
  Convention received in Washington DC?
• How did Federalist doctrines outlive the
  Federalist party?

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• The Second War for American Independence
• The War of 1812 was globally unimportant but what
  how did it affect the United States
  internationally?
• How did the War of 1812 affect the United States
  nationally?
• Who became heroes of the war and why is this
  important?
• How did the War of 1812 breed independence?
• How were Canadians affected by the War of 1812?
• Describe the Rush-Bagot agreement and its
  significance.
• What was happening in Europe during this time
  period and how did this affect America?
• Nascent Nationalism
• What was the most impressive by-product of the
  War of 1812?
• How was this new nationalism demonstrated?
• Politically and economically, how was nationalism
  demonstrated?

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• The American System
• How did British manufacturers react after the War
  of 1812?
• How did American manufacturers respond to
  Britain?
• Describe the Tariff of 1816 and its importance.
• Who was Henry Clay?
• Describe the American System.
• How did the public respond to the American
  system?
• How did Congress respond to the American system
  and why?
• The So-called Era of Good Feelings
• Describe James Madison and the election of 1816.
• How did James Madison further cement nationalism?
• Why was the Era of Good Feelings considered a
  misnomer?

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• The Panic of 1819 and the Curse of Hard Times
• What were the traits of the Panic of 1819?
• What was the major contributing factor of the
  Panic of 1819?
• How did the Panic of 1819 set back nationalism?
• How did the Panic of 1819 affect poorer classes
  and why was this significant?
• Growing Pains of the West
• Describe the growth of the West.
• Why was expansion of the West happening so
  quickly?
• How did the economy impact Western settlement?
• How did Generals Harrison and Jackson impact
  Western settlement?
• Describe the Cumberland Highway.
• Why was the West forced to ally itself with other
  sections?
• Describe the Land Act of 1820 and its
  significance.
• Describe Wildcat banks.

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• Slavery and the Sectional Balance
• What happened in 1819 that demonstrated
  significant sectional tensions?
• Describe the Tallmadge amendment.
• Who was angered by the Tallmadge amendment
• Why was the South most concerned with the
  Tallmadge amendment?
• How did Missouri relate to the future of the
  slave system?
• How did Missouri relate to the Constitutional
  Congress?
• The issue of slavery was mostly political and
  economic but what role did moral questions play
  in the Missouri issue?

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• The Uneasy Missouri Compromise
• What role did Henry Clay play in the Missouri
  Compromise?
• What were the three compromises that comprised
  the Missouri Compromise?
• What did the South gain from the compromise?
• What did the North gain from the compromise?
• Why wasnt the restriction of slavery in the
  territories offensive to the South?
• How long did the Missouri Compromise last and why
  is this important?
• How did the Missouri Compromise and the Panic of
  1819 affect President Madison?
• John Marshall and Judicial Nationalism
• Describe the case of McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
  and its significance.
• How did Marshall give loose construction its
  most famous formulation?
• Describe the case of Cohens v. Virginia (1821)
  and its significance.
• Describe the case of Gibbons v. Ogden (1824) and
  its significance.

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• Judicial Dikes Against Democratic Excess
• Describe the case of Fletcher v. Peck (1810) and
  its significance.
• Describe the case of Dartmouth v. Woodward (1819)
  and its significance.
• What other effects did the Dartmouth case have?
• Describe Daniel Webster.
• How are Marshalls decisions felt today?
• Sharing Oregon and Acquiring Florida
• Describe the relationship between John Quincy
  Adams and President Monroe.
• Describe the treaty of 1818 and its significance.
• How did Americans lay claim to Western Florida?
• How did rebellion in South American affect Spain
  and its hold on Florida?
• What did Andrew Jackson do in Florida?
• How did the leaders in Washington DC respond to
  Jacksons actions?
• Describe the Florida Purchase Treaty of 1819 and
  its significance.

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• The Menace of Monarchy in America
• How did the Autocrats of Europe feel about
  Democracy?
• Why were Americans concerned about the European
  Autocrats actions?
• What role did Russia play in Americas fears
  about monarchies?
• Why didnt Britain join other European powers in
  crushing the South American revolutions?
• What did George Canning propose in 1823?
• Monroe and His Doctrine
• Why did Secretary Adams question British motives?
• Why did the British actually propose an alliance
  with the Americans?
• Why did Adams believe an alliance with Britain
  was unnecessary?
• Describe the Monroe Doctrine.
• At whom was the Monroe Doctrine directed?
• Why did Monroe issue a warning against foreign
  intervention?

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• Monroes Doctrine Appraised
• How did Europe feel about the Monroe Doctrine?
• How did South America feel about the Monroe
  Doctrine?
• Why didnt the Monroe Doctrine have much
  significance?
• Why could the Monroe Doctrine be considered the
  Self Defense Doctrine?
• How have other presidents used the Monroe
  Doctrine?
• How is the Monroe Doctrine an expression of post
  war nationalism?