Impact of Nationalism Post-War of 1812

Miss Lumpkins discusses the economic changes following the War of 1812, highlighting the introduction of protective tariffs to boost domestic manufacturing by making foreign goods more expensive. The war positioned the U.S. to better compete with foreign competitors, leading to an increase in domestic manufacturing and efficient transportation, exemplified by the construction of the Erie Canal. Nationalism surged, further boosting the industrial revolution. With trade cut off from Britain and France, domestic trade increased, fostering economic growth.

What is the primary purpose of a protective tariff?

• To increase the price of domestic goods

• To make domestic goods cheaper than foreign goods

• To make foreign goods more expensive than domestic goods

• To eliminate all foreign trade

How did the War of 1812 affect U.S. competition with foreign goods?

• It reduced the need for domestic manufacturing

• It made foreign goods more accessible

• It positioned the U.S. to better compete with foreign goods

• It had no impact on foreign competition

What was one of the reasons for the increase in domestic manufacturing after the War of 1812?

• Decrease in foreign competition

• Increase in foreign imports

• Decrease in domestic demand

• Increase in foreign tariffs

What was one of the key infrastructure projects accelerated due to increased demand for transportation?

• The Erie Canal

• The Panama Canal

• The Suez Canal

• The Transcontinental Railroad

What was the main reason for the construction of the Erie Canal?

• To improve transportation efficiency

• To increase trade with Europe

• To connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

• To provide water for agriculture

How did nationalism contribute to the Industrial Revolution in America?

• It decreased interest in American products

• It led to a decline in manufacturing

• It boosted the desire to buy American-made products

• It had no effect on the Industrial Revolution

What was a direct result of the increased nationalism after the War of 1812?

• Boost in the Industrial Revolution

• Increase in foreign imports

• Decrease in American manufacturing

• Decline in domestic trade

What was the impact of the trade restrictions with Great Britain and France?

• Increased trade with Asia

• Increased domestic trade within the U.S.

• Decreased domestic production

• Increased reliance on British goods

What was the effect of the embargo act mentioned in the video?

• It increased trade with France

• It had no effect on trade

• It increased trade with Great Britain

• It cut off trade with Great Britain and France

Which region of the U.S. was involved in sending goods to the South as a result of increased domestic trade?

• The West

• The North

• The East

• The Midwest