American Nationalism
An idea of pride for one's nation, valuing it and seeing it as superior to other nations.
What is nationalism?
This ban on trade stated that trade was forbidden with ALL foreign countries in the U.S.
What is The Embargo Act?
A 500 million acre land deal that doubled the size of the United States.
What is the Louisiana Purchase?
This was the last battle of The War of 1812.
What is The Battle of New Orleans?
This artist has a song called "Thank U, Next"
Who is Ariana Grande?
What's a positive effect of nationalism?
-gives you a sense of self
-can help you feel bonded to a community and give you hope for the future
-can build personal and collective identities(i.e. I identify with athletes, I identify as a feminist, etc.)
This act was ineffective in solving issues of British impressment of Americans, banned trade with Britain and France ONLY and its failure helped lead to The War of 1812
What is The NonIntercourse Act?
-The Treaty of Greenville
-This helped with westward expansion because it allowed American settlers to settle on NW territory(Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan) without fear of attack from Native Americans.
What Native American leader tried to unite Native American tribes during the war? How did this hurt Native Americans?
-Who is Tecumseh?
-This hurt NA bn/c now they don't have anyone to guide them in their quest for freedom and reclaiming of their land
"Which was the country that first made the use of paper money?"
China
What's an example of a historical event that proves nationalism can have a negative effect on society?
-The Holocaust
-Bosnia's ethnic Cleansing(1990s)
-Native American displacement, pushing onto reservations
-unable to make money off of foreign trade, which they relied on heavily
-unable to get daily necessities like sugar, tea, molasses, and salt
-sailors lost work(since they didn't need to ship goods)
-farmers unable to ship wheat as an export(losing money)
What are the benefits of westward expansion? Explain at least 2.
-Access to more land can give people more areas to settle, avoid disputes over territory
-A greater amount of resources in quantity and variety, this can help with trade, farming, and to grow the economy
-Can show power and dominance to the world, which can help boost a country's reputation and aid in alliances
In America, why did some Americans like the War of 1812 and others did not?
-Federalists strongly opposed it because of the blockades on trade, they were hurting the economy
What's the last year The Lakers won a championship?
2020
Explain what the lyric, "O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?"(Line 8) means. How does this promote American Nationalism?
-This quote is expressing that America is a country that prides itself on independence("land of the free") and courageous acts("home of the brave"). It promotes nationalism because it's part of America's National Anthem and shows our common values as a nation.
Who won in the Barbary Pirate Conflict? How were they able to defeat their enemy and what did their victory prove?
-America won
-Took down Tripoli by burning USS Philly that Tripoli had captured, attacked them with USS Constitution, and got them to surrender
-victory proved the power of the U.S. Navy
What event in history marked the exploration of The Louisiana territory(ie Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Oregon) and the discovery of new plants and animals and increased friendships with Native Americans?
What is The Lewis and Clark Expedition?
What was the British Perspective on the War of 1812? Explain at least one reason why they had this perspective.
-British were annoyed with conflict because they thought it was more important to focus on war with the French and their allies
-Felt that Americans were annoying because they constantly complained about the British being on American forts and helping Native Americans and trade restrictions convinced them that the U.S. was pro-french
-saw America as an enemy because of the American Revolution, many British citizens lost their family members in the war
"The giant panda’s diet is almost entirely made up of which plant?"
Bamboo
In the early 19th c., what challenge(s) did America face in creating a national identity? How could America solve this/these issue(s)?
-America faced the challenges of a diverse population with various religions, languages, and cultural backgrounds. Since people had various beliefs and backgrounds this could potentially create conflict.
-Solutions= promoting tolerance with various laws of inclusion, create national symbols that can also promote diversity, form organizations that bring awareness to society of various cultures and religions
What did Barbary states like Tripoli do to America and other nations like France and Spain that frustrated them? How did this lead to the Barbary Pirate War?
-Barbary states like Tripoli were holding people on merchant ships traveling through the Mediterranean for ransom up to $4,000. This led to the Barbary Pirate War because president Jefferson refused to pay the increased ransom demand and was tired of being at the mercy of Tripoli.
Overall, how did Native Americans feel about Westward Expansion and why? Give at least one specific historical example that proves their stance.
-In general, Native Americans were against westward expansion
-Despised Westward Expansion because often times they were forcibly kicked off their land
-The War of 1812 forced them onto reservations which put them under control of the U.S. government
-They felt displaced and therefore rebelled by siding with the British in War of 1812, Battle of Tippecanoe, Pontiacs Rebellion, just to name a few
What were the consequences of the war? Give at least three examples.
Answers will vary.
-British agreed not to fund any Indian resistance to American expansion
-No Indian nation/Confederation was formed
-"victory" made America feel a sense of national pride and helped to create new symbols of national identity(Star Spangled Banner, 4th of July Celebration, etc.)
-End of Federalist party because of "treasonous" stance on the war(opposed it)
-Era of Good Feelings began with Monroe as president, America feeling good and trying to expand with domestic improvements
-Treaty of Ghent- did not resolve the issue of impressment or trade blockade but created peace between Britain and France
-Canada felt a new sense of Canadian identity and still under British rule
What Disney movie is this quote from?
“The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of them all.”
Mulan