the era of good feelings early 19 th century nationalism
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THE ERA OF GOOD FEELINGS
Early 19th Century Nationalism
STARTER – OCTOBER 17TH
What were the effects of
the War of 1812?
THE ERA OF GOOD FEELINGS
The Era of Good Feelings
marked a period in the
political history of the United
States that reflected a sense
of national purpose and a
desire for unity among
Americans.
THE ERA OF GOOD FEELINGS
The era saw the collapse of
the Federalist Party in the
aftermath of the War of 1812
and an end to the bitter
partisan disputes between it
and the dominant
Democratic-Republican Party
during the First Party
System.
THE ERA OF GOOD FEELINGS
However there was a nationalizing trend that envisioned “a
permanent federal role in the crucial arena of national development
and national prosperity.”
Thus adopting a major tenet of the Federalist platform.
MADISON AND MONROE
The two presidents associated with the Era of Good Feelings
were James Madison (1809-1817) and James Monroe (1817-
1826).
FURTHERING AMERICAN INTERESTS
Monroe Doctrine (warned Europeans that US was closed to
colonization and not to interfere.
American System
Henry Clay, Great Compromiser
Roads (National Road)
Canals (Erie Canal, NYC with replace Baltimore as major port in US)
Tariffs
Series of internal improvements that would help the US become self-
sufficient