Nationalism And Sectionalism Essay

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    Well, there was virtually one political party at the time- Democratic-Republican Party, thus, eliminating conflict with other political parties and an increased sense of nationalism, mostly due to the Nations pride with there “Victory” against the British in the War of 1812. Although nationalism helped to unite the country. Sectionalism was dividing it, with the interests of ones region, rather, than a whole nation. The interests of the North, South, and West were often in conflict over many controversial

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    economic benefit in the south came from crops and agricultural might, rather than industrial. These differences help identify that the “era of good feelings” and the nationalism that is implied is incorrect and inaccurate, as people have more of a connection towards the land that they make their money on, which implies sectionalism. Politically, the “era of good feelings” was extremely off. Even before the war of 1812, there had always been a major difference in the political parties and systems

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    Nationalism units people to come up with new ideas and inventions to make life better for everyone. During the eighteen hundreds, there were hints of nationalism but there was also increasing sectionalism. This sectionalism took control of people's emotions and put nationalism on hold. That period in time did not see the growth of American nationalism but growth of sectionalism because of industrialization, urbanization, slavery, and abolitionism. In the eighteen hundreds, people show that if there

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    is often referred to as the “era of good feelings” because of a feeling of nationalism, a feeling of pride and national unity. The end of the Federalist Party also provided the nation with a feeling of nationalism, for there was no political opposition toward the Republicans. This title, however, may not be the most accurate label for this particular time period, for this time period marked the beginnings of sectionalism, with heated debates over tariffs, the National Bank, and most importantly

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    that this is an accurate label of this time period, but others disagree. Due to the emergence of sectionalism- concern with local interests, and nationalism- patriotic feelings and self pride, people had mixed feelings about this time period. Many people felt that times were high, and that nationalism and sectionalism could only bolster the union, while others thought that it was sectionalism and nationalism that caused disunion. Some of the documents used in this essay support the claim that the period

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    had soon led the nation to an “Era of Good Feelings.” The “Era of Good Feelings” is an ironic name because during this time period (1815-1825), it promoted both sectionalism and nationalism. Although some felt strongly for one way, there were some people who were in the middle and not exactly which sure they agreed with most. Nationalism is the unification of a country, and it shows how the country, and how it shouldn’t be split up.” We are under the most imperious obligation to counteract every

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    of Good Feelings" because of the nation's gain of nationalism and expansion of the country, but it was not because of growing sectionalism and state issues. After the War of 1812,

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    true for everyone who lived in the U.S. at the time? There were two sides to James Monroe’s plans. Monroe had two type of people groups that the people lived in. They were not necessarily tried badly, but unfair. The two parties were the nationalism and sectionalism. The Era of Good Feelings brought separation in the people group when James Monroe was elected as president. James Monroe was elected the fifth president of the United States. When he decided to run for president, he ran on the side of

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    The major issues that divided the nation in the early days of the 19th century were territorial and economic growth. Economically, the developing nation was incorporating internal improvements such as roads and waterways which were important to the movement of goods and people. As American grew threatened by the Indians as well as the Spanish and English. The political parties i.e. the Republicans and Democratic had different views on each of these matters and how they should be handle

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    in social and international relation changes while keeping a continuity. The continuities and changes included the social growth of sectionalism and nationalism as well as foreign relations between Native Americans and Americans. Socially, the Second Great Awakening distinguished American from other nations where freedom and religion after led, however, sectionalism carried continually throughout the whole period. In terms of international relations, the Indian Removal Act gave new land to white

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