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1 James Monroe and “ The Era of Good Feelings ”

2 “ The Era Of Good Feelings ” “ The Era of Good Feelings ” was a period of national pride and political peace associated with James Monroe“ The Era of Good Feelings ” was a period of national pride and political peace associated with James Monroe Jeffersonian Republicans accept Hamilton ’ s economic plans. Death of Federalist party left only Demo-Rep.!Jeffersonian Republicans accept Hamilton ’ s economic plans. Death of Federalist party left only Demo-Rep.!

3 UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL Helped negotiate the Louisiana Purchase. Elected President in 1816 and served from 1817 to 1825. President James Monroe

4 Spirit of Nationalism in US  patriotism or national oneness  Country is united, confident, and growing  1791-1819, 9 states joined the original 13. One political party---Republican party Respect from Europe Monroe first president to visit all states. Boston newspaper declared an “Era of Good Feelings” had began.  But, time period was not free of problems.

5 The American System- Henry Clay “ American System ” provided“ American System ” provided a protective tariff-a protective tariff- create the 2nd National Bankcreate the 2nd National Bank improved road systems improved road systems The National Bank was to finance the building of road systems and canal systems for the U.S. economyThe National Bank was to finance the building of road systems and canal systems for the U.S. economy

6 The National Road 1811

7 Eerie Canal- 1819

8 The American System-tariff Protective tariffs are taxes that make imported goods very expensive, it is a way of making American goods desirable because they are cheap!Protective tariffs are taxes that make imported goods very expensive, it is a way of making American goods desirable because they are cheap!

9 Monroe Doctrine- Background In Latin America, it is a period of revolution and liberation.In Latin America, it is a period of revolution and liberation. Chile, Venezuela, Mexico and Brazil have gained their freedom from Spain and Portugal. The United States recognizes them as legitimate countries.Chile, Venezuela, Mexico and Brazil have gained their freedom from Spain and Portugal. The United States recognizes them as legitimate countries. America fears that other foreign countries like France and Britain may now want to control these countries in Latin America.America fears that other foreign countries like France and Britain may now want to control these countries in Latin America.

10 New Latin American countries were formed from successful revolutions. US protector of new democracies in the Western Hemisphere New Latin American countries were formed from successful revolutions. US protector of new democracies in the Western Hemisphere

11 Monroe Doctrine Warns European nations that they cannot set up colonies or interfere in Latin American problems anymore.Warns European nations that they cannot set up colonies or interfere in Latin American problems anymore. The United States will protect North and South America from any European influence.The United States will protect North and South America from any European influence. The United States will not involve itself in European affairs militarily or politically.The United States will not involve itself in European affairs militarily or politically.

12 Western Hemisphere or the Americas.

13 Monroe Doctrine Political Cartoon

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15 Rush-Bagot Agreement (1817-18)Rush-Bagot Agreement (1817-18) Disarmament of the Great LakesDisarmament of the Great Lakes Treaty of 1818Treaty of 1818 Shared Oregon Territory for 10 yearsShared Oregon Territory for 10 years the setting of the northern limits of the Louisiana Territory at the 49th parallelthe setting of the northern limits of the Louisiana Territory at the 49th parallel US agreed to cede land above 49 th parallelUS agreed to cede land above 49 th parallel GB agreed to cede land below 49 th parallelGB agreed to cede land below 49 th parallel Rush-Bagot Agreement (1817-18)Rush-Bagot Agreement (1817-18) Disarmament of the Great LakesDisarmament of the Great Lakes Treaty of 1818Treaty of 1818 Shared Oregon Territory for 10 yearsShared Oregon Territory for 10 years the setting of the northern limits of the Louisiana Territory at the 49th parallelthe setting of the northern limits of the Louisiana Territory at the 49th parallel US agreed to cede land above 49 th parallelUS agreed to cede land above 49 th parallel GB agreed to cede land below 49 th parallelGB agreed to cede land below 49 th parallel

16 Rush-Bagot Treaty of 1818 with Great Britain Adams-Onis Treaty of 1819 with Spain 49 th Parallel Texas

17 Florida Becomes Part of US After War of 1812, Spain had difficulty governing FloridaAfter War of 1812, Spain had difficulty governing Florida Seminole Indians, runaway slaves, and white outlaws conducted raids into U.S. territory and retreated to safety across the Florida borderSeminole Indians, runaway slaves, and white outlaws conducted raids into U.S. territory and retreated to safety across the Florida border Florida Becomes Part of US After War of 1812, Spain had difficulty governing FloridaAfter War of 1812, Spain had difficulty governing Florida Seminole Indians, runaway slaves, and white outlaws conducted raids into U.S. territory and retreated to safety across the Florida borderSeminole Indians, runaway slaves, and white outlaws conducted raids into U.S. territory and retreated to safety across the Florida border President Monroe commissioned General Andrew Jackson to stop the raiders – Jackson led a force into Florida, destroyed Seminole villages, and hanged 2 Seminole chiefs –Jackson captured Pensacola and drove out the Spanish governor President Monroe commissioned General Andrew Jackson to stop the raiders – Jackson led a force into Florida, destroyed Seminole villages, and hanged 2 Seminole chiefs –Jackson captured Pensacola and drove out the Spanish governor

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19 Adams-Onis Treaty (1818)Adams-Onis Treaty (1818) Spain turned overSpain turned over western Florida along with all to the eastwestern Florida along with all to the east Claims in the Oregon Territory to the U.S.Claims in the Oregon Territory to the U.S. US agreedUS agreed to pay $5 million to Spainto pay $5 million to Spain to give up any territorial claims to Texasto give up any territorial claims to Texas Adams-Onis Treaty (1818)Adams-Onis Treaty (1818) Spain turned overSpain turned over western Florida along with all to the eastwestern Florida along with all to the east Claims in the Oregon Territory to the U.S.Claims in the Oregon Territory to the U.S. US agreedUS agreed to pay $5 million to Spainto pay $5 million to Spain to give up any territorial claims to Texasto give up any territorial claims to Texas

20 Adams-Onis Treaty

21 The Panic of 1819 Largely the fault of the Second Bank of the United States ’ tightening of credit in an effort to control inflationLargely the fault of the Second Bank of the United States ’ tightening of credit in an effort to control inflation Many state banks closedMany state banks closed The value of money fellThe value of money fell There were large increases in unemployment, bankruptcies, and imprisonment for debtThere were large increases in unemployment, bankruptcies, and imprisonment for debt Depression was most severe in the WestDepression was most severe in the West The economic crisis changed many Western voters ’ political outlookThe economic crisis changed many Western voters ’ political outlook

22 NORTHEAST Business and Manufacturing ____________Business and Manufacturing ____________ Wanted TariffsWanted Tariffs Backed internal improvementsBacked internal improvements Wanted end to cheap public landWanted end to cheap public land Increasingly nationalisticIncreasingly nationalistic Against Slavery and believed the U.S. Govt. must abolish it.Against Slavery and believed the U.S. Govt. must abolish it.

23 SOUTH Cotton growingCotton growing_____________ Opposed tariffs and government spending on American SystemOpposed tariffs and government spending on American System Increasingly supportive of states ’ rightsIncreasingly supportive of states ’ rights Pro-slavery and opposed any steps of the U.S. Govt. to try and abolish it.Pro-slavery and opposed any steps of the U.S. Govt. to try and abolish it.

24 WEST Frontier agricultureFrontier agriculture_____________ Supported internal improvementsSupported internal improvements Wanted cheap landWanted cheap land Loyal to the U.S. Govt.Loyal to the U.S. Govt. Against slavery but some supported letting the people decide the slavery issueAgainst slavery but some supported letting the people decide the slavery issue

25 Reasons for the Missouri Compromise of 1820 As Americans to move into the Mid-West, territories begin to apply for admittance in the United StatesAs Americans to move into the Mid-West, territories begin to apply for admittance in the United States Northern and Southern states begin to argue in Congress about whether or not new states should be slave or free statesNorthern and Southern states begin to argue in Congress about whether or not new states should be slave or free states

26 In 1819, Missouri, first part of the Louisiana Purchase to apply for statehood Threatened balance of power in CongressThreatened balance of power in Congress 11 free states11 free states 11 slave states11 slave states The Tallmadge amendmentThe Tallmadge amendment prohibited the further introduction of slaves into Missouriprohibited the further introduction of slaves into Missouri All slaves born in Missouri after the territory became a state would be freed at the age of 25.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.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 North controlled the House, and the South had enough power to block it in the Senate. In 1819, Missouri, first part of the Louisiana Purchase to apply for statehood Threatened balance of power in CongressThreatened balance of power in Congress 11 free states11 free states 11 slave states11 slave states The Tallmadge amendmentThe Tallmadge amendment prohibited the further introduction of slaves into Missouriprohibited the further introduction of slaves into Missouri All slaves born in Missouri after the territory became a state would be freed at the age of 25.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.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 North controlled the House, and the South had enough power to block it in the Senate.

27 The Missouri Compromise

28 Northern and South Perceptions of the Compromise Northerners feel that slavery should have been stopped from expanding.Northerners feel that slavery should have been stopped from expanding. DoIDoI Aof- Northwest OrdinanceAof- Northwest Ordinance ConstitutionConstitution Southerners fear that compromising on the issue of slavery will allow the government to eventually make laws against slavery.Southerners fear that compromising on the issue of slavery will allow the government to eventually make laws against slavery.

29 The Corrupt Bargain The Corrupt Bargain 1.Election of 1824 J. Quincy Adams Federalist tendencies J. Quincy Adams Federalist tendencies 2. Split Republicans “ buck tails ” 1826 – Democratic-Republicans

30 To what extent was Monroe’s Administration aptly named the Era of Good Feelings? Era of Good FeelingsEra of Bad Feelings


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