“The Era of Good Feelings” Nationalism “The Era of Good Feelings”

Nationalism National unity A sense of pride and interest in one’s country A strengthening of the national government

“The Era of Good Feelings” Reign of Democratic-Republicans as the single unifying party Federalist Party died in 1815 No need for another party – Republicans represent the whole James Monroe; Republican President, 1817-25

Republicans Acquire Hamiltonian Views A new generation of Dem-Republicans began shifting from Jeffersonian to Hamiltonian positions War of 1812-Lesson Learned: a strong national government and industrialization were essential for national security

The Big Shift Instead of: Agrarianism Strict Construction State’s Rights They Advocate: Industrialism Loose Construction Nationalism

1816-Three Laws Strengthen the National Government 1. Tariff of 1816 – first tariff high enough to protect American industry 2. Bank of the United States – re-charted 3. Military Expansion – army, navy Would Jefferson have been pleased or displeased?

Monroe Doctrine Written by John Quincy Adams 1. Warned European nations not to meddle in the politics of North & South America. 2. The U.S. would prevent European nations from interfering in the western hemisphere. 3. The U.S. would remain neutral in wars between European and would not interfere in their existing American colonies.

1824 – The American System Henry Clay/Kentucky Federal aid for internal improvements -roads -canals -bridges >Financed by: -protective tariff -Bank of the U.S.

The Benefits of the American System All Sections Win: Tariff – helps Northern Industry New Markets – western, southern products Transportation – roads and canals