Chapter 9: Exploded Boundaries
1815-1828

     I. Era of Good Feelings
          A. Expansion
          B. Building a national economy
               1. the "American System"
          C. Building an infrastructure

     II. Consequences of Expansion
          A. Panic of 1819
          B. Missouri Compromise
               1. Tallmadge Amendment
               2. Sectionalism-creation of "North" and "South"
               3. Vesey's Revolt
          C. Monroe Doctrine

     III. Reinvention of Politics
          A. Election of 1824
          B. Birth of the Democrats

Key Terms

     Henry Clay
     John C. Calhoun
     protective tariff
     National Road
     Erie Canal
     Robert Fulton
     sectionalism
     sectional balance
     John Quincy Adams
     Andrew Jackson
     "corrupt bargain"
     political coalition

Study Questions

1. Discuss the "exploding boundaries" of the United States following the War of 1812 paying particular attention to the Rush-Bagot Treaty of 1817, treaties with the Indians and the Adams-Onis Treaty.

2. What did America do to encourage trade and business during Monroe's presidency in regards to banking, corporate law and transportation? 

3.Explain why the admission of Missouri to the Union created problems and describe how the Talmadge Amendment changed the debate.  Describe the compromise that was finally achieved, and assess the long-term affects of the Missouri debate.

4. Identify the contenders for the presidency in 1824, and describe who won and why.  Evaluate the long-term effects of this election on American politics.

5. Describe and account for the growth of political parties in the 1820s and 1830s, especially the Democratic Party and the Anti-Masons.  What did each party want?  Who were the leaders of each?  Discuss the role political parties played in the increasing tensions of the period.