Vocabulary Nationalism and Sectionalism

Define nationalism

• Nationalism is a type of food
• Nationalism is a type of dance
• Nationalism is a belief, ideology, or political movement that involves an individual identifying with, or becoming attached to, one's nation.
• Nationalism is a type of animal

Who was Henry Clay

• American representative

• US President

• American Philosopher

• US Judge

Define the American System

• A political ideology advocating for isolationism and limited government intervention
• A social movement promoting equality and civil rights for all citizens
• A military strategy focused on preemptive strikes and rapid deployment
• An economic plan intended to make the US self sufficient

Define Cumberland Road

• The Cumberland Road was constructed in the 20th century
• The Cumberland Road was built by individual states
• The Cumberland Road was a waterway in the United States
• The Cumberland Road was the first road built by the United States

Define Eerie Canal

• The Erie Canal is a man-made river in Europe.
• The Erie Canal is located in California.
• The Erie Canal is a canal in New York, United States, that connected Albany and Buffalo.

• The Erie Canal is a natural waterway connecting the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.

Define Era of Good Feelings

• A time of political turmoil and economic decline
• An era marked by social unrest and division
• A period of military conflict and international isolation
• A period in the United States from 1817 to 1825 characterized by national unity, political harmony, and economic prosperity.

Define sectionalism

• Sectionalism is the different interests, values, and cultures that existed between different regions of the United States.
• Sectionalism is the concept of global cooperation among different countries.
• Sectionalism is the term used to describe the lack of diversity within regions of the United States.
• Sectionalism refers to the unification of different regions in the United States.

Missouri Compromise

• A compromise reached in 1830 to allow slavery in all western territories
• A treaty signed in 1850 to abolish slavery in the southern states
• An agreement passed in 1820 to regulate slavery in the western territories, prohibiting slavery north of the parallel 36°30′ north except within the boundaries of Missouri.
• An agreement passed in 1800 to expand slavery in the western territories

Who was John Quincy Adams

• 3rd President of the United States
• Founder of Microsoft
• Inventor of the lightbulb
• 6th President of the United States who didn't win the popular vote for president, but was selected as the winner by the House of Representatives