Read Sections 13.2 to 13.6 in History Alive! The United States Through Industrialism. . 13.2 Developing a Nation in a Land of Differences Describe three features of America’s physical landscape. The Appalachians divided the eastern and • western parts of the country. The Mississippi was fed by two great rivers, the • Ohio and the Missouri. Beyond the Mississippi lay an unexplored wilderness • that was settled in the period after 1800. List three geographical regions of the United States in the early 1800s. Northeast • South • West • List two pieces of evidence that show American nationalism. Possible answers: Congress rebuilt a grand national Capitol. • Uncle Sam became a national symbol. • Star-Spangled Banner” was a popular song that reflected national • “The GUIDE TO READING NOTES 13 13.3 Politics: The Era of Good © Feelings What was the Era of Good Feelings? This was a brief period during the presidency of James Monroe when partisan and regional bickering gave way to a feeling of political unity. Record, in short phrases, at least three details about each of these four men. Henry Clay (1) Kentucky senator (2) proposed the System”— tariffs to protect • “American industry, roads and canals, national bank (3) wanted a strong federal government and a national economy John Calhoun (1) South Carolina congressman (2) supported national bank, road system, • tariffs, (3) leading spokesman for states’ rights (4) worked to protect slavery in the South Daniel Webster (1) Massachusetts congressman (2) opposed War of 1812 (3) ally of Clay’s • System” (4) argued that states had no right to defy the federal government. “American John Marshall (1) Chief Justice of Supreme Court (2) wrote important court decisions (3) • strengthened the federal government (4) encouraged the growth of capitalism 13.4 Early American Art Record two characteristics of each style of art and artist. Folk Art
Read Sections 13.2 to 13.6 in History Alive! The United States Through Industrialism. . 13.2 Developing a Nation in a Land of Differences Describe three features of America’s physical landscape. • The Appalachians divided the eastern and western parts of the country. • The Mississippi was fed by two great rivers, the Ohio and the Missouri. • Beyond the Mississippi lay an unexplored wilderness that was settled in the period after 1800. List three geographical regions of the United States in the early 1800s. • Northeast • South • West List two pieces of evidence that show American nationalism. Possible answers: • Congress rebuilt a grand national Capitol. • Uncle Sam became a national symbol. • “The Star-Spangled Banner” was a popular song that reflected national GUIDE TO READING NOTES 13 © 13.3 Politics: The Era of Good Feelings What was the Era of Good Feelings? This was a brief period during the presidency of James Monroe when partisan and regional bickering gave way to a feeling of political unity. Record, in short phrases, at least three details about each of these four men. • Henry Clay (1) Kentucky senator (2) proposed the “American System”— tariffs to protect industry, roads and canals, national bank (3) wanted a strong federal government and a national economy • John Calhoun (1) South Carolina congressman (2) supported national bank, road system, tariffs, (3) leading spokesman for states’ rights (4) worked to protect slavery in the South • Daniel Webster (1) Massachusetts congressman (2) opposed War of 1812 (3) ally of Clay’s “American System” (4) argued that states had no right to defy the federal government. • John Marshall (1) Chief Justice of Supreme Court (2) wrote important court decisions (3) strengthened the federal government (4) encouraged the growth of capitalism 13.4 Early American Art Record two characteristics of each style of art and artist. Folk Art
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