1. The Era of Good Feelings

2. Politics After the War of 1812
Who else are you going to vote for?
The Dem-Repubs traditionally represented limited gov’t, states' rights, & strict construction
But, without Federalist opposition, the Dem-Repubs adopted many traditionally Federalist policies:
National economic development
A permanent army
Transportation improvements
A national university in D.C.

3. Henry Clay’s American System
All were proposed by Hamilton & opposed by Republicans in the 1790s
1st significant protective tariff in U.S. history
Henry Clay’s American System
Jefferson let the charter of the 1st BUS expire in 1811
Henry Clay’s American System in 1816 proposed the creation of:
The 2nd Bank of the U.S. to stabilize U.S. currency
Tariff of 1816 to promote U.S. industry & limit the importation of British manufactured goods
A nat’l system of roads & canals
The “American System” helped unify North, South, & West
Helped pave the way for future RR construction & western Indian removal

4. Nationalist Foreign Policy
The U.S. will protect Latin American independence
When Latin American nations revolted against Spain, the U.S. supported the new republics:
European powers disliked these liberal rebellions & were tempted to re-conquer them
Monroe Doctrine (1823) warned European nations to stay out of the Western Hemisphere & the U.S. will not interfere in Europe
The U.S. will act independently & will protect its sphere of influence

7. I. The Missouri Compromise
A. Should Slavery expand West?
free, 11 slave
2. Missouri wants in
3. Senate unbalance
4. Solution: Two states admitted
a. Missouri  slave state
b. Maine  free state
c. Draw imaginary line: No slavery
north of Missouri southern border

9. II. Election of 1824 Currently speaker of the House
A. Battle of favorite sons
1. All Republicans
a. Henry Clay
b. Andrew Jackson
c. John Quincy Adams
d. William Crawford
2. Jackson most popular votes
a. No electoral college majority
b. vote to House of Representatives
c. Clay supports Adams
Was Monroe’s Secret. Of State
Choose b/t top 2: Jackson and Adams

10. 1. Clay is longtime rival/enemy of Jackson
B. Corrupt Bargain
1. Clay is longtime rival/enemy of Jackson
2. Throws support to JQ Adams, who wins.
Clay then appointed Secretary of State, seen as stepping stone at that time to the Presidency.

11. Conclusions The “Era of Good Feelings” led to:
An improved American economy
Better transportation
More territory & more clearly-defined borders
A foreign policy in Latin America
But…sectional problems between the North & South