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=The Monroe Administration=


 * Bell work** **10/22**: How did the War of 1812 affect the American political parties?


 * Project Learning Objectives**
 * //How did Monroe bring an end to the federalist party?//
 * //How did Monroe maintain the era of good feeling? What were his views on national peace versus national growth?//
 * //What were the two great crises during Monroe's presidency and how did he deal with them? How did these crises affect the nation?//
 * //What were the origins of post-war nationalism and how did it affect American thought and politics?//
 * //What was the Monroe Doctrine? Why was it implemented, what did it enforce, and how did it affect America?//
 * //What is the Missouri Compromise and why was it so significant? Did it have a lasting impact on future political actions regarding slavery?//

5 minutes- Bellwork 10 minutes- short presentation 7 minutes- review game 15 minutes- Monroe Doctrine activity (first five minutes is for prep)
 * Lesson Plan**

QUIZ Activity: __**TO DOCTRINE OR NOT TO DOCTRINE: THE MONROE QUESTION**__ Hello students of APUSH Block D. For this activity, you will be simulating the Congress of the United States of America (of course, you will not be replicating the Congress exactly, just its general actions). In response to rising nationalism and growing threat of European powers, Henry Clay has proposed to implement a doctrine – the Monroe Doctrine – that would prevent European countries from exercising their influence upon the New World. Should America implement this doctrine, or should America avoid it? Consider the pros and cons.

Less European influence If British are willing to comply, British Navy can protect the seas for the New World Rise in nationalism and positive attitude towards independence and towards America as a new nation America would not have to be involved in complicated European affairs Provides America with potential new markets for the future (South America) Risk of having bad relations with Europe If British refuse to comply, then America at great risk for foreign attack anyways American military is still too weak for any sort of defensive or offensive attack Passing of doctrine does not guarantee recognition of America by European states
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 * CONS:**

You have five minutes to take a stance outline a list of arguments with support (you can do extra research during this time). Afterwards, the Congress will commence discussion about whether the Monroe Doctrine should be implemented or not.

Notes After the war of 1812, the republican party took control and now only ONE party dominated politics in America. Thus came the myth of national harmony, culminating the ERA OF GOOD FEELING. The Era of Good Feeling prevailed throughout James Monroe’s two terms as president. Without the pressure of an opposing party, the Republicans now openly embraced a mix of republican AND federalist ideals.

For example... Congressmen Henry Clay from Kentucky worked to promote economic development: He promoted the American System which... In 1816 placed a 25% tariff on imports to stimulate domestic industrial growth which was struggling from the influx of cheap British goods. Also, many Americans believed political independence required industrial independence. He sought to protect American manufacturers to make America a self-sufficient nation independent from Europe. Created a second Bank of the United States in 1816 to offer easy credit. Constructed new roads and canals in the West

However, Monroe believed that internal improvements should take place AFTER a constitutional amendment was first made. He did not allow the building roads and canals within individual states until a constitutional amendment was first made. Except for the National Railroad, there were little efforts made on the development of transportation.

Now to President Monroe! Chosen by Madison in 1816 as the next successor, James Monroe served two full terms, uncontested in both elections. So President Monroe, before we learn more about your administration, tell us a little bit about your past experiences.

Monroe: Well... as for experience, there is a whole list of things. I was an officer in the Revolution, the governor of Virginia, a special emissary to France AND secretary of state.

Yes indeed, people call him reliable, dignified, high principled AND well.. unimaginative, lacking intellectual depth and agility. He wore old-fashioned clothes and kept an image of a disinterested statesman.

MOVING ON! So President Monroe, talk to us about your personal values and beliefs in leading the United States of America.

Monroe: National harmony is KEY to the well-being of our nation. It is a time of development and growth, where optimism can be planted within the hearts of all our citizens... I am going to devote my attention to asserting the American power and influence to the world. The Era of Good Feeling will bring a positive change into the American minds.

In order to encourage the good feelings Monroe usually stayed out of problems and conflicts. For example, when the economic crisis after the Panic of 1819 troubled the nation and severely damaged the American economy, he came up with NO programs to relieve American debts and the failing economy. As a result, the legislative branch was faced with solving the nation’s most severe crises.

The second crisis Monroe was faced with came soon after in 1817. In 1817, the Missouri territorial assembly had applied for statehood. Although the state met all its requirements, the Congress grew anxious at this request. The states at the time were equally divided in half with eleven slave states and eleven free states. The House of Representatives, largely dominated by the growing northern population, rejected this request out of fear that the balance between north and south was going to tip over to favor the south.

In 1819, New York Congressman James Tallmadge proposed an amendment which claimed that no more slaves will be admitted into Missouri, and slavery would gradually be wiped out from the state. The southerners, angered by the amendment strongly rejected it and the issue remained unsolved until Henry Clay’s Missouri Compromise which allowed statehood of Missouri as a slave state in exchange for the admission of Maine as a free state.

The Era of Good Feeling brought in a new spirit of nationalism. Not let’s take a look at how this reflected in American foreign affairs.

After Napoleonic wars, it was up to President Monroe to respond to the successful revolts of Spanish American colonies. Although the Monroe administration tried to stay neutral, it could not ignore the pressures from the House of Representatives and decided to establish diplomatic tires with the Latin American Republics

Despite Monroe’s beliefs that the US should take an active role in foreign affairs by playing the European countries against one another, Secretary of State Adams thought it would be best to stay out of European conflicts and to discourage further European colonization in the Americas. Mostly written by Adams, the Monroe Doctrine was passed On Dec. 2, 1823. The Doctrine claimed that the United States opposed further colonization of the Americas and rejected European influence in the western hemisphere. In exchange, America made a promise to stay out of European business. The Doctrine portrayed United States as a leading role within the republican governments of North and South America.

Although the Monroe Doctrine failed to have a significant impact on the Europeans, who didn’t pay attention to the doctrine, it became once of the defining features of American foreign policy. It built a great sense of independence and confidence and made United States of America a truly independent nation.