The “Era of Good Feelings”? (1816 -1824)

Quick Write/Warm up: Why were people calling this the ERA of Good Feelings ? (pg.260)

The Election of 1816 [ The Demise/ fall of the Federalist Party! ] James Monroe (Dem. Repub.) vs. Rufus King (Federalist)

President James Monroe [1816-1824] *U.S was now going to settle disputes w/ foreign nations—peacefully Rush-Bagot Agreement- limited Naval power in the Great Lakes…..both US & England could trade & fish ! *Convention of 1818- set the border w/ Canada at 49th parallel just above Rocky Mnts.

The Convention of 1818

CFU ? The Rush-Bagot Agreement & The Convention of 1818, dealt w/ what foreign country ? ( Hint – War of 1812 vs. ?) What political party was entering its downfall ? ________________________________

U. S. & Great Britain Getting along ? Sense of pride and “nationalism” in U.S U.S expansion into new territories BUT…………….. was it truly an “Era of Good Feelings”…… ? ? ? Sectionalism--- disagreements between different regions in the U.S. (Ex): Free state vs. Slave state, North vs. South, Inland vs. Coastal.

John Quincy Adams: * son of John Adams * Current Sec. of State * *Held talks w/ Spanish regarding obtaining Florida * Adams-Onis Treaty- (1819) gave Florida to the U.S in exchange for U.S. giving up rights to Texas

CFU ? Pair-Share------ Briefly describe to your partner “Sectionalism” ? and how this could quickly end the “Era of Good Feelings” (*Remember*) ---- The U.S. is continuing to expand, will the newly added territories be “free” or “slave” states ?

Adams-Onis Treaty ( 1819 )

“Old Hickory”--- Andrew Jackson Andrew Jackson- hero of War of 1812, attacking Seminole Indians in Florida, causing all kinds of problems.

The West & the NW: 1819-1824

US Population Density 1810 1820

Henry Clay, “The Great Compromiser” The American System *Henry Clay -believed that creating a strong national economy would set the U.S apart from everybody * American System- plan to make the U.S self-sufficient. Improvements to roads, canals, bridges. This would help economy & transportation *Some people said no ! --- Govt. “did not” have power to spend money on roads & bridges Henry Clay, “The Great Compromiser”

CFU ? What was the American System ? Who proposed the plan ? ____________.

The Cumberland Road- the first road built by the “federal govt The Cumberland Road- the first road built by the “federal govt.” Also called the National Road. Designed to make transportation easier and improve economy/trade/business.

The Erie Canal (1817-1825) Plan to improve water transportation *Also part of Henry Clay’s (American System) Plan to improve water transportation Erie Canal- ran from Albany to Buffalo (NY) U.S business –economy would benefit from improved transportation and trade.

CFU ? What benefit would the “Erie Canal” & the “Cumberland Road” have on America ? _________________________. ( hint ---- $$$$$)

Era of Good Feelings (1815-1825) Peace, pride, prosperity Good times after the War of 1812 ! New roads, canals, transportation Supreme Court rulings strengthen the power of the “Federal Govt.” McCullough vs. Maryland (1819)- Supreme Court said Congress “did” have the “power” to create a National Bank !

Era of Good Feelings Gibbons vs. Ogden (1824)– upheld that “States” could not interfere with the Federal Govt. regulating interstate commerce/business CFU ? Both Supreme Court cases upheld the power of the __________ Govt. over the __________.

The Election of 1820

INDEP. Practice pg .263 1a) What issues were settled between the US and Great Britain in 1817 & 1819 ? 2a) What problems existed between Spain and the United States ? 2b) What was the importance of the Adams-Onis Treaty ? 2c) Do you think Andrew Jackson was right to act without presidential orders? 3a) What did the Monroe Doctrine state ?

Independent Practice p. 263 3b) How did the Monroe Doctrine differ from Adams Fourth of July Address?

Missouri Compromise (1820) end of the “Era of Good Feelings”  Sectionalism– disagreements between people from different regions of the U.S Missouri Compromise--- Missouri applies for statehood. They disrupt the balance of 11 free states & 11 slave states in the U.S.

Missouri Compromise of 1820- Missouri a slave state and Maine as a Free state. Slavery prohibited North of the 36’ 30’

The Tallmadge Amendment All slaves born in Missouri after the territory became a state would be freed at the age of 25. Passed by the House, not in the Senate. The North controlled the House, and the South had enough power to block it in the Senate.

The Monroe Doctrine, 1823 * Referred to as “America’s Self-Defense Doctrine” *(1821)- America recognizes independence of Spain’s Latin America colonies * President Monroe fearful that the colonies would be taken over again, issued this warning: *“the western hemisphere is closed to European colonization” *“the U.S. will not get involved in European affairs”.

Monroe Doctrine (1823)

The Election of 1824: The “Corrupt Bargain”

The Election of 1824: The “Corrupt Bargain” Candidate Popular Vote Electoral Vote Andrew Jackson 43% 99 J.Q. Adams 31% 32 William Crawford 13% 41 Henry Clay 37