James Madison

“Free Trade & Sailors' Rights” was a popular battle cry The War of 1812 Unfortunately, the war between England & France continued to cause problems for Americans: England & France continued to violate American free trade The British navy continued to “impress” American merchants Americans suspected the British of helping Native American enemies Americans wanted to drive the British out of North America and conquer Canada “Free Trade & Sailors' Rights” was a popular battle cry

Patriotism surged as War Hawks (Henry Clay and John Calhoun) claimed the War of 1812 the “Second American Revolution” Madison eventually gave in & asked Congress for a declaration of war in June 1812

The British attacked & burned Washington, DC… The War of 1812 (1812—1814) The U.S. was not ready to fight when the war began Had a weak navy & poorly trained army The war went badly at first The British attacked & burned Washington, DC… …and laid siege to Baltimore where Francis Scott Key wrote the “Star Spangled Banner”

The Americans were led by Andrew Jackson who became a national hero The War of 1812 (1812—1814) In 1814, Britain & U.S. signed the Treaty of Ghent ending the war Before news arrived, the Americans won the Battle of New Orleans The Americans were led by Andrew Jackson who became a national hero The victory at New Orleans led many Americans to feel as though they won the war

Treaty of Ghent Treaty of Ghent ended the war, but it did not address trade rights or other causes of the war Effects of the War of 1812: Americans were united in a sense of nationalism, believing that they had beaten the British America entered an “Era of Good Feelings” with a popular president & booming national economy 27

Hartford Convention Meeting held by New England Federalists opposed to the War of 1812. Frustrated by the effects of the embargo passed by Jefferson and the decision to go to war. Raised the possibility of seceding (breaking away). Ended with the Treaty of Ghent After their concerns became public, the Federalist party was seen as unpatriotic and died out as a party.

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What is so “good” about the Era of Good Feelings (1815-1825) What is so “good” about the Era of Good Feelings (1815-1825)? In other words, what is going well during this era? Society Politics Economy/Technology

Era of Good Feeling Images What’s good about the Era of Good Feelings?

Era of Good Feeling Images What’s good about the Era of Good Feelings?

Era of Good Feeling Images What’s good about the Era of Good Feelings?

Era of Good Feelings What’s good about the Era of Good Feelings?

Era of Good Feeling Images What’s good about the Era of Good Feelings?

The American System In 1816, Congressman Henry Clay proposed the American System to unify the economies of the North, South, & West Federal funding to construct infrastructure (roads, bridges, canals, railroads) to connect the economies of the North, South, and West A new Bank of the United States Tariff on imports

Transportation Revolution: Rivers, Roads, Canals, & Railroads A nat’l system of roads & canals National Road were often toll roads, which travelers paid a fee to use Transportation Revolution: Rivers, Roads, Canals, & Railroads Erie Canal connected the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean New York grew into the largest city and a center of trade because of the Canal

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The Cotton Gin In 1792, a New England tinkerer named Eli Whitney invented the Cotton Gin. After the invention of the cotton gin, the yield of raw cotton exploded.

Era of Good Feeling Images What’s good about the Era of Good Feelings?

Era of Good Feeling Images What’s good about the Era of Good Feelings?

Era of Good Feeling Images What’s good about the Era of Good Feelings?

The Era of Good Feelings After the War of 1812, America experienced an “Era of Good Feelings” from 1815 to 1825: Nationalism—the interests of the USA should be placed ahead of regional interests

Era of Good Feeling Images What’s so good about the Era of Good Feelings?

Nationalist Foreign Policy Foreign Policy: Expanding U.S. borders & increasing America’s role in world affairs Monroe did not want Europeans re-colonizing in Latin America Monroe Doctrine (1823) warned European nations that the USA would protect the Western Hemisphere & that the U.S. would not interfere in Europe