Historians have traditionally labeled the period after the War of 1812 the “Era of Good Feelings.” Evaluate the accuracy of this label, considering the emergence of nationalism and sectionalism.

Major Events During the “Era of Good Feelings” The debate over tariffs, land policy, and the National Bank seemed to calm down during this period of political cooperation. As the period came to an end, these disagreements, and the debate over the future of slavery heated up. Election of 1816 Rush-Bagot Agreement Border Disputes in the West Adams-Onis Treaty (Transcontinental Treaty) Election of 1820 American System Tallmadge Amendment Compromise of 1820 Monroe Doctrine Election of 1824

But… is the label accurate? “Era of Good Feelings” When? After the War of 1812 What? A period of time with little political discord (We had won the war and the economy was expanding) Why? The Federalists died out after the War of 1812 and we were riding a wave of nationalism But… is the label accurate? Were we, as a nation, united? Were there really “good feelings” throughout the nation? Could we experience both a sense of nationalism and a sense of sectionalism at the same time?

1816 Election

5. James Monroe Dem.-Rep. 1817-1825

Rush-Bagot Agreement, 1817

The West & the NW: 1819-1824

Adams-Onís Treaty, 1819

1820 Election

U. S. Population Density 1810 1820

Henry Clay, “The Great Compromiser” The American System Tariff of 1816 Second Bank of the U. S. Internal improvements at federal expense. - National Road Henry Clay, “The Great Compromiser”

The American System WEST  got roads, canals, and federal aide. EAST  got the backing of protective tariffs from the West. SOUTH 

The Tallmadge Amendment All slaves born in Missouri after the territory became a state would be freed at the age of 25. Passed by the House, not in the Senate. The North controlled the House, and the South had enough power to block it in the Senate.

The Compromise of 1820: A Firebell in the night!

The Monroe Doctrine, 1823 Referred to as America’s Self Defense Doctrine. A continuation of the neutrality and isolationist policies established by Washington. The US to declare the Americas off-limits to Europe. US will protect the Americas---new countries which formed in Central and South America No European Colonization in the Americas US will recognize existing European Colonies US will not meddle in European affairs Monroe Doctrine

1824 Election