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The Growth of a nation

Chapter 3. The Growth of a nation. Our nation’s first president, 1789-1796. Set the precedent (tradition) for a two term limit for the President. George washington. In Washington’s farewell address to the nation, he warned them about the dangers of two things:

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The Growth of a nation

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  1. Chapter 3 The Growth of a nation

  2. Our nation’s first president, 1789-1796. Set the precedent (tradition) for a two term limit for the President. George washington

  3. In Washington’s farewell address to the nation, he warned them about the dangers of two things: 1. Political parties (partisanship) 2. Alliances with foreign countries George washington

  4. Thomas Jefferson was our 3rd President. Defeated John Adams in the election of 1800. Beginnings of a “party system” in American politics. The jeffersonian era

  5. Jefferson vsadams

  6. Jeffersonian republicanism- people should control the government, and simple government best suits the needs of the people. Thomas jefferson

  7. Jefferson thought government should be “small” This means government should have very little impact on Americans’ lives. Which current American political party does this sound like? Jefferson simplifies government

  8. Jefferson was the first President to have his office in Washington DC. Early on, Washington DC was a very primitive looking town. New capital

  9. Why would they choose Washington DC as the nation’s capital? Washington Dc

  10. The War of 1812 was between the Americans and the British. Americans were growing frustrated by British impressment of American ships in the Atlantic Ocean. James madison and the war of 1812

  11. British ships were “impressing” American ships, seizing them and drafting them into the British Navy. impressment

  12. Also, the British were supplying Native Americans with guns in support of their ongoing battle with Americans. British aiding native americans

  13. “War Hawks” demanded the US go to war with Great Britain. By spring of 1812, the US was again at war with Britain. War hawks

  14. America was not ready for war (not much popular support, even less money). Fortunately, Britain was too preoccupied with Napoleon to focus all of its efforts on America. War of 1812

  15. In spite of this preoccupation, Britain gained several early victories over the Americans, including the seizure of Washington DC in August of 1814. President Madison and his cabinet (advisors) fled Washington as the British burned down the capital. War of 1812

  16. The british burn washington dc

  17. TeacherTube Videos - War of 1812 War of 1812

  18. Most famous American victory of the war. Troops led by future President Andrew Jackson. Unbeknownst to Jackson, a peace treaty had already been signed, ending the war about 2 weeks before this battle. Battle of new orleans (jan 8th, 1815)

  19. TeacherTube Videos - battle of new orleans Battle of new orleans

  20. 1. Ended the Federalist Party (they had been opposed to the war). 2. Encouraged growth of American manufacturing (Americans no longer wanted to rely on British to produce goods). 3. Solidified America’s status as a free and independent nation. Consequences of the war

  21. 4. Made (future President) Andrew Jackson a national hero. Consequences of the war

  22. A belief that national interests should be placed ahead of regional concerns. What’s best for the country is most important, American territory continues to increase. Nationalism

  23. Look at the map on page 116 of your textbook. With a partner, answer questions 1 and 2 of the “Geography Skillbuilder” box. Nationalism leads to expansion

  24. Told European nations not to interfere with the affairs (business) of the Western Hemisphere. Bold proclamation that would dictate American foreign policy through present day. The monroe doctrine

  25. Made possible by American victory in war of 1812. America is emboldened, ready to assert itself as a world power. The monroe doctrine

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