1. 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.

2. Era of Good Feelings = Growth in Nationalism
Nationalism is the belief that ones nation is of primary importance.

3. Growing Strength of the Federal Government
Domestic Issues:
Tariff of 1816
Second Bank of U.S.
Internal Improvements
Canals, roads were built

4. Growing Strength of the Federal Government
Domestic Issues (Supreme Court Decisions):
Gibbons V. Ogden
McCulloch v. Maryland
Dartmouth v. Woodward
Missouri Compromise

5. Growing Strength of the Federal Government
Foreign Issues:
Adams-Onis Treaty (Spain)
Monroe Doctrine

6. 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