James Monroe, Elected America’s fifth president in 1816 Last president to serve in the Revolutionary War Last president of Virginia dynasty Last of the “Founding Fathers” to become president
The Monroe Doctrine The Monroe Doctrine declares the western hemisphere off limits to colonization and interference by European nations Monroe Doctrine governs American foreign policy for the next century The only reason the doctrine works is because the imperial navy of Great Britain is backing up America
The American System Protective Tarriff (tax) to promote trade Internal Improvements to build infrastructure (Canals, roads) Erie Canal, Route 40, Pennsylvania Turnpike Proposed by Henry Clay
The Era of Good Feelings After the War of 1812, Americans have a new sense of NATIONALISM: a sense of patriotism and national pride There is only one political party, the Democratic- Republicans (no partisan warfare) James Monroe runs unopposed in 1820 and is virtually unanimously reelected in the Electoral College Monroe’s presidency is called “The Era of Good Feelings”