Study Guide

Sectionalism and Nationalism

Exam Two

NOTE: If you can answer these questions satisfactorily, you should do well on this section of the first exam. The material below consists of important material from the lecture. Questions on the test will be largely taken from this material.

Terms (definition and significance):

Sectionalism

Nationalism

Virginia Dynasty

Talmadge Amendment

Missouri Controversy and Compromise, 1819-1820

John Marshall

Dartmouth College v. Woodward, 1819

Cohens v. Virginia, 1821

McCulloch v. Maryland 1819

Gibbons v. Ogden, 1824

Monroe Doctrine 1823

Questions to Think About:

What were the things that promoted Nationalism in the US and what were the things that promoted Sectionalism?

What were the issues that were at stake regarding the admission of Missouri as a state? Who was in favor of admission and who was opposed and why?

What was the nature of the Missouri Compromise? What did each side get out of the deal?

What were the consequences of the Missouri Compromise for American politics?

What were John Marshall’s goals as a Chief Justice of the Supreme Court? Why did support such goals.

Who opposed John Marshall’s policies on the Supreme Court and why?

What was the international context of the issuing of the Monroe Doctrine?

What did the Monroe Doctrine say and do?

What were the consequences short-term and long-term of the Monroe Doctrine?