Nationalism+Group+1

1. Define “nationalism” and explain how the War of 1812 helped increase American nationalism (p. 226). 2. Provide a short biography of President James Monroe (p. 237—“Presidential Lives”) 3. Identify the two major steps taken by Monroe to avoid conflict with Britain (p. 227). 4. Outline the events that led Spain to give up Florida to the United States (pp. 227-229).

(**a**)- National pride and loyalty in ones country
 * 1) What is Nationalism?**


 * 2) Did the War of 1812 increase Nationalism in America?**

(**a**)- Yes because it gave the citizens more hope


 * 3) What political experience did James Monroe have before his presidency?[[image:http://www.ashlawnhighland.org/gs--HartMonroe.jpg width="240" height="240" align="right"]]**

(**a**)- James Monroe was Secretary of State for James Madison.


 * 4) True or False: James Monroe was the last of the Founding Fathers to take office?**

(**a**)- True


 * 5) Where did the Rush Bagot agreement limit naval presence?**

(**a**)- The Rush Bagot agreement limited naval presence on the Great Lakes to a few armed ships


 * 6) What dispute did the Convention of 1818 solve between the United States and Canada?**

(**a**)- Canada and the U.S. set the border at 49th parellel - Allowed both countries to occupy the Oregon Country for 10 years - Allowed both countries to fish in waters between U.S. and Canada


 * 7) What state did the Seminole Indians invade?**

(**a**)- Georgia


 * 8) What is the name of the treaty that gave the United States east Florida?**

(**a**)- The Spanish government transferred Florida to the United States through the Adams-Onis Treaty