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Just think: Based on reading section 3 and our
discussion yesterday, do you think sectionalism is
a serious threat to national unity? Explain
Today, I will be able to explain the main parts of
the “American system” and why the South was
against this proposal. Also, I will be able to
explain how the cases of McCulloch v. Maryland
and Gibbon v. Ogden helped to grow the federal
government.
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Proposed by Henry Clay
3 segments, national bank, protective tariff, and
infrastructure.
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Meant to benefit all parts of the country
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High tariffs would protect northern factories
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Wealth generated would led northerners to buy goods from
southern and western farms
Excess $ from tariffs would go towards modernizing all
infrastructure (roads, canals, etc).
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McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
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Marshall “The power to tax is the power to destroy”
No state has the right to interfere with a federal
institution within its border.
Gibbon v. Ogden (1824)
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States can regulate (monitor) trade within their
borders
Only the federal government has the right to
regulate (monitor) trade between states and any
disputes go directly to the Supreme Court.
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Each part of the country associated with their
region and those regional interests. They did
not view themselves as “Americans first.”
For instance, southerners protested the
American System because it didn’t benefit
directly enough.
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There are concerns regarding Creek and Seminole tribesmen are
going into Georgia and attacking settlers. (problem?)
Runaway and freed African Americans are beginning to settle
near the Seminole in Spanish Florida. (problem?)
1816: Jackson destroys the “Negro” fort
1818: Jackson leads 3000 troops and threatens an assault on
Florida.
These actions were considered “self defense” by then Sec. of State
John Q. Adams
1821: Spain sells us Florida for 5 million dollars (Adams-Onis
treaty)
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Issued in 1823:
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Warns Europe to stay away from western affairs.
U.S. supports newly freed countries in Latin and South
America.
 The U.S. will protect the sovereignty of those nations.
 The U.S. will oppose any new colonies being built in the
Western Hemisphere.
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At this time, the U.S. actually doesn’t have the military force
to backup this Doctrine, but Europe never calls our bluff.
Monroe Doctrine