The Era of Good Feelings Monroe’s Presidency
Results of the War of 1812 Rise of Nationalism Growth in the economy Sectional differences intensify
National Unity Politics was dominated by the Democratic-Republicans. Very little political division/fighting Jefferson, Madison, Monroe (“Virginia Dynasty”) All D-R
James Monroe Last founding father president Good will tour across the country to unify Boston reporter coined the term “Era of Good Feelings”
Growing Sectionalism Henry Clay (from Kentucky) represented Western views John C. Calhoun (From South Carolina) represented Southern views Daniel Webster (From New Hampshire) represented Northern views All had different views and interests All wanted a strong nation
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Foreign Policy – Monroe Doctrine Policy by Monroe to keep Europeans out of the Western Hemisphere Took advantage of Latin American Revolutions of 1800-1825 Made the USA the dominant power on this side of the Atlantic