Identify and describe the impact of historical events on the growth of early America
Some of the most important events that occurred in America during the 1820's are listed below.
Task #1:
Research each event and write two or three sentences explaining why this event is important and how it affected America.
Task #2:
Explain why you believe American might be different if this event had not occurred.
1820 – Missouri Compromise
1820 – Maine becomes a state
1820 – U.S. presidential election, James Monroe re-elected president, Daniel D. Tompkins vice-president.
1821 – Missouri becomes a state.
1823 – Monroe Doctrine proclaimed.
1824 – U.S. Presidential election, 1824: results inconclusive
1825 – John Quincy Adams elected president by The House of Representatives; John C. Calhoun becomes vice-president
1825 – Erie Canal completed
1826 – Former presidents Thomas Jefferson and John Adams die within hours of each other on Independence Day
1828 - South Carolina Exposition and Protest published during the Nullification Crisis
1828 – Baltimore and Ohio Railroad construction begun
1828 – U.S. presidential election
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Task # 1
1820 - Missouri Compromise: The Missouri Compromise was an effort by Congress to defuse the sectional and political rivalries triggered by the request of Missouri late in 1819 for admission as a state in which slavery would be permitted. At the time, the United States contained twenty-two states, evenly divided between slave and free.
1820 – Maine becomes a state: Maine is famous for its rocky coastline, and is the leading U.S. producer of lobsters and blueberries. Maine is the easternmost state in the contiguous United States, and the northernmost east of the Great Lakes.
1820 – U.S. presidential election, James Monroe re-elected president, Daniel D. Tompkins vice-president: The United States presidential election was the third and last presidential election in United States history in which a candidate ran effectively unopposed. President James Monroe and Vice President Daniel D. Tompkins were re-elected without a serious campaign.
1821 – Missouri becomes a state: The Missouri territory came to the United States as part of the 1803 Louisiana Purchase, one of the best real estate deals the United States ever made. Before Missouri became the 24th state, certain compromises had to be made to keep a balance in the Union between the slave and non-slave states.
1823 – Monroe Doctrine proclaimed: The Monroe Doctrine was a United States policy of opposing European colonialism in the Americas beginning in. President James Monroe first stated the doctrine during his seventh annual State of the Union Address to Congress.
1824 – U.S. Presidential election: Andrew Jackson of Tennessee won 99 electoral and 153,544 popular votes; John Quincy Adams, the son of John Adams, the second president of the United States received 84 electoral and 108,740 popular votes; Secretary of State William H. Crawford, who had suffered a stroke before the election, received 41 electoral votes;
1825 – Erie Canal completed: After more than two years of digging, the 425-mile Erie Canal was opened by Governor Clinton. As Clinton left Buffalo in the Seneca Chief, an ingenious method of communication was used to inform New York City of the historic occasion.
1826 – Former presidents Thomas Jefferson and John Adams die within hours of each other on Independence Day: Thomas Jefferson and John Adams were the last surviving members of the original American revolutionaries who had stood up to the British empire and forged a new political system in the former colonies. However, while they both believed in democracy and life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, their opinions on how to achieve these ideals diverged over time.
1828 - South Carolina Exposition and Protest published during the Nullification Crisis: South Carolina Exposition and Protest. The South Carolina Exposition and Protest, also known as Calhoun's Exposition, was written by John C. Calhoun, during the Nullification Crisis. It stated that if the tariff was not repealed, South Carolina would secede. It also stated Calhoun's Doctrine of nullification.
1828 – Baltimore and Ohio Railroad construction begun: The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad is the oldest railroad in the United States and the first common carrier railroad, with its first section opening. It came into being mostly because the city of Baltimore wanted to compete with the newly constructed Erie Canal and another canal being proposed by Pennsylvania, which would have connected Philadelphia and Pittsburgh
1828 – U.S. presidential election: The United States presidential election featured a rematch between John Quincy Adams, now incumbent President, and Andrew Jackson. As incumbent Vice President John C. Calhoun had sided with the Jacksonians, the National Republicans led by Adams, chose Richard Rush as Adams' running mate.
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I only read the first couple but noticed that you said Missouri was admitted as a slave state. Then you talk about lobsters and blueberries in Maine (true, and laso potatoes but not the point). HOWEVER would there still have been the same number of slave and free states if Maine were not admitted? Why is the Missouri Compromise called a Compromise?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missouri_Compromise
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Explain why you believe American might be different if this event had not occurred.
Task #2
If the Missouri Compromise had not occurred, America might be different in terms of its expansion of slavery. The compromise was crucial in maintaining a balance between slave and free states, which helped prevent a potentially destructive conflict over the issue of slavery. Without this compromise, tensions between the North and the South would have escalated earlier, potentially leading to a more violent and divisive path towards resolving the issue.
If the Erie Canal had not been completed, America might be different in terms of its economic development and transportation infrastructure. The canal was a critical waterway that connected the Great Lakes region to the Atlantic Ocean, facilitating trade and transportation of goods between the East Coast and the Midwest. Its completion played a significant role in the rapid growth of cities like New York City and spurred economic development in the surrounding regions.
If John Quincy Adams had not been elected president in 1825, America might be different in terms of its foreign policy and internal reforms. Adams was known for his diplomatic skills and his commitment to promoting American interests on the international stage. His presidency saw the expansion of the United States' influence in Latin America through the Monroe Doctrine, which had a lasting impact on American foreign policy. Additionally, Adams advocated for numerous internal improvements and reforms, including the development of a national system of education. If Adams had not been elected, these policies and developments may have taken a different course.
These are just a few examples of how the events listed in the question had significant impacts on the growth and development of early America. By considering the effects of these events, we can better understand the historical context and appreciate their influence on the trajectory of the nation.