American History: A Survey (Brinkley), 13th Edition

Chapter 8: VARIETIES OF AMERICAN NATIONALISM

Essay

1
After the War of 1812, there emerged a group of Republicans who urged the nation to consider "national" issues rather than "local" or "sectional" matters. So persistent were they that many of their party contended that they were abandoning the basic principles laid down by Jefferson. Were they? Could this new group be called "Jeffersonian," or did it represent something else? Examine the things the nationalists proposed for the nation, compare their plans with those of Jefferson and Hamilton. To which set of plans does the nationalists' program seem more closely allied? What does this tell you about the nature of political parties and political ideas at this time? Also, how does the emergence of the nationalists relate to the decline of the Federalists? (Be sure to check previous chapters when preparing your answers.)
2
Nationalism was a unifying factor in the 1820s, but how did this nationalistic attitude, which was so evident in domestic affairs, influence foreign policy? What were the effects of nationalism on American foreign policy during this period, and what forces, if any, tended to negate its influence?
3
How did the career of John Marshall contribute to the rise of nationalism during this era? In what specific area did he increase the power of the national government? Of the two political parties, which was more likely to support Marshall? Why?
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