AnswersDriveThe 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 in the aftermath of the War of 1812.
What was meant by the era of good feelings?
ERA OF GOOD FEELING. ERA OF GOOD FEELING (1817–1824), a phrase coined by the Columbian Centinel, a Boston newspaper, to describe the early presidency of James Monroe, whose administration found the country at peace and the economy prosperous.
When did the era of good feelings start and end?
Era of Good Feelings, also called Era of Good Feeling, national mood of the United States from 1815 to 1825, as first described by the Boston Columbian Centinel on July 12, 1817.
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Why was the era of good feelings good?
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 in the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars and the War of 1812.
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Why did the Federalist Party fall apart?
The end of the Federalist Party also came about because of the War of 1812. In this war, the US fought Great Britain. The Federalists opposed this war for two main reasons. First, they approved of the British form of government because it was set up to reduce the power wielded by ordinary people.
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What was the result of the corrupt bargain?
To the surprise of many, the House elected John Quincy Adams over rival Andrew Jackson. It was widely believed that Clay, the Speaker of the House at the time, convinced Congress to elect Adams, who then made Clay his Secretary of State. Jackson's supporters denounced this as a "corrupt bargain."
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What did the Monroe Doctrine declare?
Monroe warned European countries not to interfere in the Western Hemisphere, stating "that the American continents. . .are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers." The Monroe Doctrine became a cornerstone of future U.S. foreign policy.
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What was the cause of the Panic of 1819?
Panic of 1819. In 1819, the impressive post-War of 1812 economic expansion ended. Banks throughout the country failed; mortgages were foreclosed, forcing people out of their homes and off their farms. Falling prices impaired agriculture and manufacturing, triggering widespread unemployment.
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Why was the Monroe Doctrine issued and what did it say?
Olney claimed that the Monroe Doctrine gave the U.S. authority to mediate border disputes in the Western Hemisphere. Olney extended the meaning of the Monroe Doctrine, which had previously stated merely that the Western Hemisphere was closed to additional European colonization.
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What are the key points of the Monroe Doctrine?
If a European nation would try to interfere with a nation in the Western Hemisphere, the United States would view that as a hostile act and respond accordingly. Basically, then, the Monroe Doctrine decreed that the United States would handle the affairs of the Western Hemisphere.
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When was the Jacksonian period?
Politics of the Jacksonian Era. Even though Andrew Jackson was president only from 1829 to 1837, his influence on American politics was pervasive both before and after his time in office. The years from about 1824 to 1840 have been called the “Age of Jacksonian Democracy” and the “Era of the Common Man.”
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What was the main issue in the Missouri Compromise?
First, Missouri would be admitted to the union as a slave state, but would be balanced by the admission of Maine, a free state, that had long wanted to be separated from Massachusetts. Second, slavery was to be excluded from all new states in the Louisiana Purchase north of the southern boundary of Missouri.
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How many strong political parties were there in the 1824 presidential election?
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| Presidential candidate | Party | Electoral vote |
|---|---|---|
| John Quincy Adams | Democratic-Republican | 84 |
| William Harris Crawford | Democratic-Republican | 41 |
| Henry Clay | Democratic-Republican | 37 |
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What was the American system designed to do?
This "System" consisted of three mutually reenforcing parts: a tariff to protect and promote American industry; a national bank to foster commerce; and federal subsidies for roads, canals, and other "internal improvements" to develop profitable markets for agriculture.
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Which parties ran against one another in 1828?
The United States presidential election of 1828 featured a rematch between John Quincy Adams, now incumbent President, and Andrew Jackson. As incumbent Vice President John C. Calhoun had sided with the Jacksonians, the National Republicans led by Adams, chose Richard Rush as Adams' running mate.
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What did Henry Clay's American System propose?
A plan to strengthen and unify the nation, the American System, was advanced by the Whig Party and a number of leading politicians including Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun and John Quincy Adams. Support for a high tariff to protect American industries and generate revenue for the federal government.
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What is the president's kitchen cabinet?
The Kitchen Cabinet was a term used by political opponents of President of the United States Andrew Jackson to describe his ginger group, the collection of unofficial advisors he consulted in parallel to the United States Cabinet (the "parlor cabinet") following his purge of the cabinet at the end of the Eaton affair
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What is the tariff of 1816?
The Tariff of 1816 (also known as the Dallas tariff) is notable as the first tariff passed by Congress with an explicit function of protecting U.S. manufactured items from overseas competition. Prior to the War of 1812, tariffs had primarily served to raise revenues to operate the national government.
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Who was in favor of the tariff of 1816?
James Madison and Henry Clay devised a plan to help American producers, called the American System. It included a protective tariff more commonly known as the Tariff of 1816, which increased the price of British goods so that American goods could compete with them.
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What was the end result of the war of 1812?
The War of 1812 ended when Great Britain and the United States of America signed the Treaty of Ghent on December 24th, 1814. The treaty said that each country would have their borders made the same as they were before the war. So, neither Britain or the U.S. gained any territory from each other.