1. 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.

2. 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

3. 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?

4. 1816 Election

5. 5. James Monroe
Dem.-Rep.

6. Rush-Bagot Agreement, 1817

7. The West & the NW:

8. Adams-Onís Treaty, 1819

9. 1820 Election

10. U. S. Population Density
1810
1820

11. 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”

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

13. 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.

14. The Compromise of 1820: A Firebell in the night!

15. 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

16. 1824 Election