War of 1812 - Effects

Effects of the War of 1812 and Events leading up to the "Era of Good Feelings"

Political - Demise of the Federalist Party

Event in which the Federalists considered seceding from the union due to poor federal policies.

The Federalists seemed unpatriotic and even treasonous, so the party began to decline.

Hartford Convention of 1814

The Coup de Grâce

Diplomatic - A Surge of National Confidence and Expansion

The United States Military was validated due to victories at which battles during the War of 1812?

Fort Henry (Baltimore) and New Orleans

Diplomatic - A Surge of National Confidence and Expansion

Treaties which established a Canadian - US border at the 49th Parallel

Treaties of 1818

Diplomatic - A Surge of National Confidence and Expansion

Treaty in which Spain ceded Florida to the United States.

Adams-Onis Treaty of 1819

Diplomatic / Foreign Policy - Asserting U.S. Regional Dominance

The United States asserts its regional dominance by stating that the western hemisphere was closed to further European expansion.

Monroe Doctrine of 1823

Economic - The American System & Economic Nationalism

This tariff established a tax on British goods to encourage domestic production of goods.

Protective Tariff of 1816

Economic - The American System & Financial Stability

By establishing this, the United States provided a consistent currency and established economic stability to promote industrial growth.

The Second Bank of the United States

Social / Expansion - The Destruction of Indigenous Barriers

The death of key leadership such as Shawnee chief Tecumseh led to this.

The collapse of the pan-Indian Confederacy

Social / Expansion - The Destruction of Indigenous Barriers

By defeating this Native American Nation, large amounts of land were opened up due to the destruction of indigenous barriers, boosting the sense of American exceptionalism and purpose.

The Creek Nation