Post War of 1812: 1816-1830’s: Era of Good Feelings? Why? American economy improved Market Revolution Began America was not involved in any major conflicts.
Era of Good Feelings = Growth in Nationalism Nationalism is the belief that ones nation is of primary importance.
Growing Strength of the Federal Government Domestic Issues: Tariff of 1816 Second Bank of U.S. Internal Improvements Canals, roads were built
Growing Strength of the Federal Government Domestic Issues (Supreme Court Decisions): Gibbons V. Ogden McCulloch v. Maryland Dartmouth v. Woodward Missouri Compromise
Growing Strength of the Federal Government Foreign Issues: Adams-Onis Treaty (Spain) Monroe Doctrine
Why it was NOT an Era of Good Feelings South did not benefit economically South – felt more isolated States were threatening to leave the Union South Carolina – Nullification Crisis