Era of Good Feelings

These flashcards cover significant events, policies, and concepts from the Era of Good Feelings in U.S. history, aiding in the understanding and memorization of key terms and their definitions.

Era of Good Feelings

A period in American history (1817-1825) marked by a sense of national unity and political harmony, largely associated with the presidency of James Monroe.

Second Bank of the United States (1816)

A national bank rechartered to stabilize the currency and regulate public credit.

Tariff of 1816

The first protective tariff in the United States, aimed at shielding American industries from foreign competition.

Internal Improvements

Federal funding for infrastructure projects like roads and canals to promote economic development.

McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)

Supreme Court case that established the supremacy of federal over state laws and affirmed the constitutionality of the national bank.

Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)

Case that upheld federal power over interstate commerce and reaffirmed Congress's exclusive authority to regulate such commerce.

Missouri Compromise (1820)

Legislation that admitted Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state to maintain the balance of power in Congress.

Monroe Doctrine (1823)

U.S. policy declaring opposition to European colonialism in the Americas and asserting American influence over the Western Hemisphere.

The Great Triumvirate

Refers to the three prominent political leaders: Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun, and Daniel Webster, who shaped national policy during this era.

Panic of 1819

The first major financial crisis in the United States, leading to widespread economic downturn and highlighting flaws in the banking system.

American System

Economic plan proposed by Henry Clay that emphasized protective tariffs, a national bank, and internal improvements to stimulate the economy.

National Market Economy

An economy characterized by a national market rather than local or regional commerce, reflecting growing interconnectedness.

Urbanization

The process by which rural areas become urbanized as people migrate to cities for work, especially during the Industrial Revolution.

Market Revolution

A period of rapid economic development in the U.S. from the late 18th century through the early 19th century, marked by innovations in transportation and manufacturing.

Telegraph

A revolutionary communication technology developed by Samuel Morse, allowing instantaneous long-distance messaging.

King Cotton

A phrase that refers to the economic and political importance of cotton in the southern economy, particularly its role in bolstering slavery.

Interchangeable Parts

Manufacturing system that uses standardized components which can be easily replaced, promoting efficiency and mass production.

Spinning Jenny

A multi-spindle spinning frame invented by James Hargreaves that revolutionized the cotton industry by increasing yarn production.

Waltham-Lowell System

A factory system of the early 19th century that employed young women to work in textile mills under strict conditions and schedules.

Cumberland Road

The first major highway in the United States constructed using federal funds, facilitating westward expansion.

Agricultural Innovations

Technological advancements in farming, such as the steel plow and the cotton gin, which enhanced productivity and efficiency.