Nationalism & Federalism…Nationalism & Federalism…

Origins of the Era of Good Origins of the Era of Good FeelingsFeelings

A Mr. Leighton Production

Robert FultonRobert Fulton

• 18071807 – the Clermont – the Clermont

Fulton & Robert LivingstonFulton & Robert Livingston

18081808• Monopoly from NY on Monopoly from NY on

Steamboat rights on Steamboat rights on NY RiversNY Rivers

Fletcher v PeckFletcher v Peck

• 1810 – Georgia tried to void a land sale 1810 – Georgia tried to void a land sale that had already been authorized.that had already been authorized.

• Involved the Yazoo River and a bribed Involved the Yazoo River and a bribed congress.congress.

John Marshall said…

States must follow contracts.

18151815

• Spain & Portugal defeat NapoleonSpain & Portugal defeat Napoleon Want America againWant America again• Russia in Alaska since 1784 – Oregon?Russia in Alaska since 1784 – Oregon?

US – want Mexico & CubaUS – want Mexico & Cuba - Trade with China- Trade with China

President President James MonroeJames MonroeSec. of State – Sec. of State – John Quincy AdamsJohn Quincy Adams

NationalismNationalism – Focus = security & expansion – Focus = security & expansion

1817 Rush – Bagot Treaty1817 Rush – Bagot Treaty

18181818

• Illinois – 21Illinois – 21stst state – FREEstate – FREE

Convention of 1818Convention of 1818

• US – Canada US – Canada borderborder

4949 thth parallel to parallel to Rocky Mtns.Rocky Mtns.

Oregon Oregon England & US England & US (Joint)(Joint)

18191819

• Adams – Onis TreatyAdams – Onis Treaty

1819

18191819

• Missouri AppliesMissouri Applies

18191819

• Dartmouth v Woodward McCulloch v MarylandDartmouth v Woodward McCulloch v Maryland

Missouri Compromise

Monroe Doctrine - 1823

Ogden v Gibbons 1824

Era of Good Feelings

What role did Federalism and / or Nationalism play in the Era of Good Feelings?