THE ERA OF GOOD FEELINGS

Early 19th Century Nationalism

STARTER – OCTOBER 17TH

What were the effects of

the War of 1812?

THE ERA OF GOOD FEELINGS

The Era of Good Feelings

marked a period in the

political history of the United

States that reflected a sense

of national purpose and a

desire for unity among

Americans.

THE ERA OF GOOD FEELINGS

The era saw the collapse of

the Federalist Party in the

aftermath of the War of 1812

and an end to the bitter

partisan disputes between it

and the dominant

Democratic-Republican Party

during the First Party

System.

THE ERA OF GOOD FEELINGS

However there was a nationalizing trend that envisioned “a

permanent federal role in the crucial arena of national development

and national prosperity.”

Thus adopting a major tenet of the Federalist platform.

MADISON AND MONROE

The two presidents associated with the Era of Good Feelings

were James Madison (1809-1817) and James Monroe (1817-

1826).

FURTHERING AMERICAN INTERESTS

Monroe Doctrine (warned Europeans that US was closed to

colonization and not to interfere.

American System

Henry Clay, Great Compromiser

Roads (National Road)

Canals (Erie Canal, NYC with replace Baltimore as major port in US)

Tariffs

Series of internal improvements that would help the US become self-

sufficient