Chapter 12 Questions 1.

During the time of war, the United States lacked any military resources with which to fight a major war with Britain, a naval superiority compared to American ships. Although America was down with advantages at first, I think they overcame these obstacles with great pride and nationalism. The victory at New Orleans was a pride booster, and left the country with a new found hero, Andrew Jackson. Taking British by surprise was one maneuver that benefited American troops as they desperately needed a way to gain advantage over Britain in the seas. When the British pulled out and retreated, it saved New York from a miserable conquest. The Treaty of Ghent was signed to show truce and ultimately ended the war, yet it didnt solve anything and the war was overall pointless with loss in men and destroyed cities. The War did however lead the way for Westward expansion and what looked to be a bright future in nationalism for America. 2. When looking at the picture on the top of page 236, I see the point of view being from an American citizen, that as well with many others are embarrassed with the governments decisions and lack of hope with foreign affairs. It shows a good sense in patriotism with the outfits wore by the members of government as well as portrays the power of the British navy with the British flag coming through the flames. However, the cartoon portrays President Madison as being weak and venerablerunning away from war and troubles and overall giving up on liberty. The wife and the president running away from the capital showed how the government was in shambles and while the capital was being burned to the ground they were forced to run from upcoming British forces. 3. The Federalist Party completely opposed going to war with Britain because the two government beliefs were indifferent. Federalists saw that war was designed to further the interests of Republicans. They also feared that war would lean the nation into Napoleons power as well as lean the country into Republican favor. An example would be blue light federalists who flashed lanterns on the shore so that blockading British cruisers would be alerted to the attempted escape of American ships. The Hartford Convention was the prime example due to the fact a group of delegates came together to show opposition of war. Demanding financial assistance from Washington to compensate for lost trade showed they did not benefit as much as the anti-federalistswho were sided with the French rule and wanted to conquer British rule. Federalists continued to oppose war with Britain because of the new found protection of Canadian territory. Although willing to support a war to protect American commerce or to defend the nations frontiers, they refused to sanction the conquest of Canada. Overall, Federalists were opposed to war, and preferred the ending of all foreign wars specifically with Britain and tried profusely to find a way to stop the conflicts. 4.

The British envoys demanded for a neutralized Indian buffer state in the Great lakes region, control of the great Lakes, and a substantial part of conquered Maine. American rejected these terms Treaty of Ghent was essentially an armistice Both sides agreed to stop fighting and to restore conquered territory There was no mention of the grievances which America complained of: the Indian menace, search and seizure, Orders of Council, impressments, and confiscations.

When looking back at the negotiations, neither America nor British had gotten the benefit of the doubt. Although America didnt lose much but some small amount of territory, they also didnt fix the problem of impressments of ships which led up to the war with Britain. 5. The Hartford Convention Death of the federalist party Demanded: financial assistance, required a two-thirds vote in congress, abolish three-fifths clause. Reflect federalist fears that New England was falling subservient to the South and West. The Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions - Stressed the compact theory - Formulation of the extreme states rights view regarding the union - Campaign documents designed to crystallize opposition to the Federalist party - Unseat it in the upcoming presidential election of 1800

6. The American system was founded on the three part system of adding transportation, banking system and protective tariffs. Henry Clays request for a new transportation system relied on complete support of the country and needed money that the country did not have. Even though attempted, funding for federal roads and canals stumbled on Republican constitutional scruples. Clay relied on federal support with funding, but was denied because that was unconstitutional. The system also didnt gain support from all parties, including the Jeffersonian Republicans who choked on the idea of direct federal support. Making a good effort to develop a profitable system, Clays American system failed to meet the long list of standards and objections.

7. The Era of Good Feelings consisted of the times when Monroe held office, around 1817- 1825. Because of an increase in nationalism, people had a good feeling about government actions and a prosperous economy. During the time, only one party was present and everything looked as though increasing for the better. But underneath was another story; the issues of the tariff was sectionalizing the country, the bank, internal conflicts and sale of public lands showed growing problem throughout the nation.

8. Land sales were booming with the eagerness of newcomers to move west for a better life. Impressing numbers of people began down the gangplanks especially after the war of boycotts. Where land was mind instead of cultivated left land exhaustion in the older tobacco states. Making it easier to buy was the ability to pay small payments for land at first which brought many settlers out west. 9. Some aspects on the Missouri Compromise were constitutional and others, not so much. Missouri should have the choice of choosing if slaves were a part of their society in the trade for becoming a slave state and evening out the balance. Both North and South had their sides to the compromise; the south won the prize of Missouri an unrestricted slave state while the north won the concession that Congress could forbid slavery in the remaining territories. Overall, I think if both sides of the country benefited in some way, and the compromise had not pending affects on the constitution then it should have been allowed as a written document and a effective piece of legislature. 10. 1818: Share coveted Newfoundland fisheries with Canadian cousins Fixed vague northern limits of Louisiana Occupation of the untamed Oregon County 1819: America gained Florida Mexicans give up Texas to Austin

11. ,, 12. I believe this is a time of sectionalism. Leading up to the civil war, it proves the north and south had indifferences on various topics affecting the decisions of high power officials. Tensions continued to flourish with the rivalry between the slave south and free North over control of the virgin west in 1819. Documents such that of the Missouri Compromise attempted to please both sides, but failed to do so with parts of the agreement being considered unconstitutional. Threats to sectionalism rose even more after the Tallmadge amendment which the southerners sought to be favorable for all. Every decade, it seemed to be an increase in Northern power and wealth; power for the north grew in the House of Representatives which put South at an all time low with passing anything through for their advantage.