1. No. 5 James Monroe
"The best form of government is that which is most likely to prevent the greatest sum of evil.“

2. Defining the Authority of the Central Government
“Era of Good Feelings”
Increased nationalism (pride in your country)
Federalist party disappears = no political strife

4. Maintaining National Security
Relations with Great Britain improved with agreements over trade disputes
Tensions increased with Spain over boundaries of the Louisiana Territory and Florida
Seminoles raided the U.S. and then were protected by the Spanish
Gen. Andrew Jackson chased back the Seminoles and invaded Florida
Treaty of Adams-Onis (1819): Spain ceded Florida to the U.S.

5. Setting up the Court System
Maryland tried to tax its branch of the National Bank
States could claim power over the federal govt.!!!
McCullough v. Maryland (1819) – Supreme Court upheld federal authority by ruling a state cannot tax a federal bank
Gibbons v. Ogden (1824) – interstate commerce could only be regulated by the fed gov, not the states.

6. Creating a stable Economic System
Panic of 1819 – first major financial crisis in the United States

7. Foreign Policies
Many European powers wanted to help Portugal & Spain keep or regain their colonies in Latin America
Monroe Doctrine
Americas are closed to European imperialism
Violation would be “dangerous to our peace and safety”
Promised to stay out of European affairs

9. Building a Military
Built a stronger navy to protect our “Backyard” from European imperialism.