Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Balancing Nationalism and Sectionalism

The year is 1836. America is developing two very different economic systems in the north and south causing political differences between the regions. At the same time, nationalism is exerting a strong influence in foreign affairs and westward expansion.

Essential Question: "What does it mean to be a nation?"

Topics to consider:
Industrial Revolution
Cotton Gin
American System
Monroe Doctrine
Missouri compromise
Andrew Jackson's presidency
Indian Removal Act
Nullification Theory
Reform for workers and women

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