Era of Good Feelings The Era Of Good Feelings was a time during President Monroe's Presidency, this described a very successful time during the U.S

Era of Good Feelings

A period during President Monroe's presidency characterized by economic and political success in the United States.

Growing Sectionalism

The increasing division and differences in opinions among the North, South, and West regarding issues like the 2nd Bank of the US, tariffs, and internal improvements.

2nd Bank of the US

A controversial bank that played a significant role in funding the economy, supported by the North and South but opposed by the West.

Tariff Controversy

Disagreements over tariffs, where manufacturers in the North supported them while merchants in the North opposed them, and the South objected due to high costs.

Infrastructure projects that were debated, with the South and West in favor due to development needs, while the North opposed it.

Internal Improvements

Land Expansion

The desire among the South and West for additional land for farming, contrasted by the North's opposition due to power loss.

Slavery

A divisive issue where the North opposed it, the South supported it, and the West was split on its stance.

Martin vs. Hunter’s Lessee (1816)

Supreme Court case establishing the authority to hear appeals from state courts in federal matters, impacting land inheritance.

McCulloch vs. Maryland (1819)

Supreme Court ruling affirming the constitutionality of the national bank and declaring that states cannot tax it.

Gibbons vs. Ogden (1824)

Supreme Court case declaring a state-granted monopoly on steamboat operations unconstitutional.

Jackson in Florida

Andrew Jackson's military actions in Florida to address threats from runaways and Seminole resistance.

Adams-Onis Treaty

The treaty that ceded Florida to the United States, driven by pressures on Spain regarding refugee conflicts.

Monroe Doctrine

A declaration asserting the independence and non-recolonization of the United States.

Missouri Compromise

The agreement allowing Missouri to enter as a slave state while Maine became a free state, maintaining congressional balance.

Election of 1824

Election where John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, Henry Clay, and William Crawford competed, resulting in controversial outcomes.

Corrupt Bargain

The term used to describe the alleged unethical agreement in which Clay supported Adams for the presidency.

Election of 1828

Andrew Jackson's victory characterized by tactics to diminish Adams' reputation and appeal to voters.

Jacksonian Democracy

A political movement that expanded voting rights and shifted power dynamics in favor of the common man.

Spoils System

The practice of appointing government officials based on party loyalty rather than individual merit.

Nullification Crisis

The conflict over states' rights to invalidate federal laws, leading to Andrew Jackson's military response.

Cherokee issue/Trail of Tears

The forced removal of Cherokee people from their lands, resulting in thousands of deaths under deplorable conditions.

AJ vs. the National Bank

Andrew Jackson's opposition to the national bank, reasoning it was unconstitutional and attempting to dismantle it.

Whigs

Political party formed in opposition to Andrew Jackson, advocating for a strong federal government and industrial development.

Martin Van Buren

The president after Andrew Jackson who faced challenges from the national bank's collapse and economic issues.

"Tippecanoe and Tyler too"

A campaign slogan that linked Harrison's frontier image to blame for Van Buren's economic crisis.

Webster Ashburton Treaty

An agreement that resolved border disputes between the United States and Britain.

A People In Motion

A concept describing America’s expansion and growth during the period, marked by urbanization and technological advancements.

Offices are Solely for the Benefit of The People

Jackson's belief in governmental positions serving the populace rather than personal gain.

Two Effects of Equality

Contrasts between happiness in European aristocracies versus constant ambition in democratic societies.

People Collectively are Wiser than the Individual

The idea emphasizing that the collective intelligence of the populace is superior to individual opinions.

Worcester v. Georgia

Supreme Court case ruling that Georgia laws could not apply to Cherokee lands, affirming Cherokee sovereignty.

Support for the 2nd Bank of the US

The North supported the 2nd Bank for the benefit to industries, while the South agreed it was needed for more capital, but the West opposed it favoring local banks.

Tariff Controversy in the US

The North had mixed opinions on tariffs; manufacturers supported them for profit while merchants opposed them due to taxation. The South objected due to high costs, and the West had no clear stance.

Internal Improvements Views

The North opposed internal improvements due to lack of need, while the South and West supported them as essential for development.

Land Expansion Perspectives

The North opposed land expansion fearing loss of power, while both South and West desired more land for farming and expansion.

Slavery Opinions Across Regions

The North opposed slavery seeing it as inhumane and unnecessary, the South strongly supported it economically, and the West was divided with some opposing it viewing it similarly to the North.