Unit 3 essay questions
What was the theory of nullification? When, where, and by whom was it most thoroughly developed? What attempt was made to use this theory against Federal legislation? Explain the results of the controversy over this attempted use. In what ways did it lead toward the Civil War?
It claimed that a state in theory has the right to nullify or invalidate any federal law that the states deems unconstitutional. John C. Calhoun most thoroughly developed this idea after Jackson signed into law the Tariff of 1832, which resulted in South Carolina's reductions too little. An attempt was made to use this theory when the states created a national government with limited power, but the nullification supporters believed that the state is closest to the citizens. This resulted as one of the major causes of the Civil War. South claimed North and West were ignoring their rights, so it had the right to nullify their compact and declare independence.
Explain the rise of Jacksonian politics. How did Jackson change the role of president? How did Jackson try to increase the democratic opportunities in government, and with what results? What was his attitude toward the National Bank? What was the Bank War? What resulted from this conflict? Did the outcome help or hinder the "common man?
Jacksonian democracy promoted the strength of the presidency and executive branch at the expense of Congress. Jackson's attitude towards the National bank was opposition. The Bank War was the events initiated by Jackson to bring about the destruction of the Second Bank of the United States and transfer government money into selected state banks. Jackson's killing of the Second National Bank somewhat caused the Panic of 1837, but also incited the development of a two party political system. Because the economy was hurt, in the end, it hindered the "common man".
How did sectionalism and nationalism both characterize the decade following the War of 1812?
Nationalism was reflected in the post-War period through increased national pride, national issues, an increase in the power of the national government. The War of 1812 illustrated problems with roads and transportation in the . One of the policies that reflected nationalism was the Tariff of 1816. The tariff protected U.S. manufactured items from foreign competition. However the tariff did not benefit the South;eventually, causing a riff between the north and south and sectionalism in the south. Also the war put an emphasis in domestic issues. Internal improvements like road and canal building was another policy and was seen as unconstitutional which caused the states to take things in their own hands.
How did American foreign policy from 1815 to 1824 reflect a new nationalistic fervor in the United States?
The United States was put in a position of neutrality with regard to foreign affairs. U.S. nationalism lead to interests lead to led to acquisition of Florida from Spain and they settled the southern boundary of Louisiana. The Monroe Doctrine stated that European nations were not able to colonize any further in the American Continents. The Monroe Doctrine demonstrates American Nationalism because the United States claims all of the land in the American Continents that is not already acquired . The American people wanted to expand and keep foreigners out of their nation.
What caused the Mexican-American War? Could the United States have achieved its goals of westward expansion without the War? Why or why not? What were the results of the conflict?
The immediate cause of the MexicanAmerican War was the U.S. annexation of Texas. Other major factors included President Pol wanting to acquire California and expand territory westward, Manifest Destiny, Economics, and Slavery. The U.S. could not have achieved this goal of westward expansion without the war because the ending result provided them with over 1 million sq. miles, including California, New Mexico, and borders of Texas, land that Mexico was not easily willing to let go of. As a result, the question over whether slavery would spread to the new territories and drive North and South even further apart, arose.