...President James Monroe, for his focus on the domestic issues that laid before him bare, receives the presidential ranking of four out of five. President Monroe had done a phenomenal job expanding the United States with states such as Mississippi and Missouri. President Monroe with the help of his secretary of state, John Quincy Adams, forced Spain into an ultimatum which allowed the U.S. to gain Florida in the end. James Monroe had helped build up a strong and safe country with the Monroe Doctrine and Rush-Bagot Agreement. James Monroe’s focus on protecting his citizen’s lives from potential threats from Central and South America along with the Eastern Hemisphere. Every President has thoughts about what they will accomplish to better the nation however, every thought may not be accomplished. President Monroe, for the most part, had accomplished the goals any President would want for his nation. President Monroe plans for the United States included the American System and his infamous Monroe Doctrine. The American System however did not come to fruition but it was replaced by the extension of the Cumberland Road. The Cumberland Road had increased the...
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...James Monroe was the worst founding father president because over his two terms which was a total of eight years from 1817-1825 he accomplished virtually nothing that helped make the United States greater. He won the election easily because the opposing Federalist party was in a state of chaos and confusion. Monroe opposed the ratification of the Constitution of the United States claiming that it gave the central government an excess of power but then became the head of central government. People may claim that Monroe’s presidency brought about the “era of good feelings” in which Monroe tried to unite the nation and eliminate political parties. Although it was true that the “era of good feelings” lasted during Monroe’s presidency so did the Panic of 1819 which was the first major financial crisis in the United States which led to a collapse of the nation’s economy lasting until...
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...The National Pride of the United States The changing nation reflected a growing sense of national pride and identity. From the year 1815 to 1840, a lot happened in the United States that cause the country to unite and grow together, but also fall apart. The Era of Good Feelings was the time period after the War of 1812, 1815 to 1824, when James Monroe strengthened the country greatly. The Age of Jackson started in 1828 when Andrew Jackson’s presidency somewhat benefitted the Americans, but hurt other civilizations. Towards the end of Andrew Jackson’s presidency, the states were conflicted about the economy, and they wanted to agree on what the rights of the states truly were. The changing of the United States showed they were independent...
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...Early life James monroe was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia on April 28, 1758. When he was young he father died this allowed him to enroll into a university for the law. He left shortly after to fight in the revolutionary war for the U.S. He fought with George Washington in the battle of Trenton and was severely wounded. Major Event 1 While fighting the war James Monroe meet someone who would change the course of his life. He meets Thomas Jefferson and began to learn law under him. This directly affects his political views and mindset which lead to his later life. From this, he takes up after Jefferson and becomes the governor of Virginia. Middle Life After the war Monroe focused...
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...and foreign political nationalism. All of these forms of nationalism took place and was evident after the War of 1812. Political nationalism was evident after the War of 1812 in events like The American System, and the Era of Good Feelings. The American System demonstrated political nationalism because the plan, by Henry Clay, wanted to unite the different states with a railroad. By uniting all of the different states together with a railroad, the US would be tied together politically because the different states would send each other goods whether those be manufactured or resources. And by having a close relationship the US would be forced to have a closer relationship, in...
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...James Monroe 01April 2013 Advanced Reading/Writing Outline – James Monroe I. Introduction a. Was the fifthpresident of the United States b. Purpose of the paper i. Early life and early political career ii. James Monroe’s presidencyachievements iii. Post-presidency iv. Time and place of death II. Early life and early political career a. Family b. Education and military service c. Early political career i. Virginia politics ii. Ambassador to France iii. Governor of Virginia iv. Secretary of State and Secretary of War III. James Monroe’spresidency achievements a. Presidential elections of 1816 and 1820 b. The Cumberland Road Bill c. Indigenous American policies d. Administration and Cabinet e. Foreign policy i. Monroe Doctrine ii. The acquisition of Florida IV. Post-presidency V. Thoughts on slavery VI. Time and place of death VII. Conclusion a. Early life and early political career b. James Monroe’s presidency achievements c. Post-presidency d. Time and place of death James Monroe is remembered for his victorious win to become the 5th president of America. His life both private and political was closely monitored and documented due to...
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...During the Era of Good Feelings, both nationalism and sectionalism were emerging, but none of them had a greater importance in the economy and politics during this time period because different people were being affected in different ways. Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the United States. He is seen as a person who believes in democracy, equality and freedom. He created the Embargo Act which was a self-blockade in which the United States sought to influence Britain and France by denying American Trade. This led to the war of 1812, which was a war between the United States and Great Britain because of their disagreements over trade and western expansion. What ended this was the Treaty of Ghent, this treaty returned everything to...
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...The “Era of Good Feelings” was a turning point in human history, especially between the Northern and Southern states. Considering the events that occurred during this era, I do not believe that this was really the “Era of Good Feelings”. The name does not correlate with events that had taken place during this era. During this time period the issue of slavery caused rivalries, and many economic issues. Overall, this era was disastrous, the president of 1820 was James Monroe. After his presidency, the states started to argue and were no longer in agreement on who should be elected president next. This is shown in document A-1, in the first map all states are in agreement that Monroe should be president but in 1824 the states started having different...
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...tariff enforced between 1816-1824; formed the basis of the Compromise of 1833, ending the Nullification Crisis in which South Carolina had threatened secession from the US; Introduced by Secretary of Treasury Alexander J. Dallas and advocated by Speaker of the House Henry Clay; Daniel Webster and John Randolph strongly opposed. The American System aka American Way; mercantilist economic plan based on the "American School" ideas of Alexander Hamilton consisting of a high tariff to support internal improvement; plan was advanced by the Whig Party, more specifically Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun, and John Quincy Adams. Era of Good Feelings 1816-1824; Period in the US political history in which partisan bitterness abated; took place during James Monroe's presidency. Panic of 1819 First major financial crisis in the US that occurred during the end of the Era of Good Feelings; resulted from international conflicts such as the Embargo Act and War of 1812. Missouri...
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...Era of Good Feelings The Era of Good Feelings was one in which the federalist dissolved thus leaving only one party; the republicans which left no room for party politics, this resulted into nationalism which was emphasized not only with that of Madison's letter but also the Star Spangled Banner, the Bonus Bill, the Monroe Doctrine, The Court Decisions of John Marshall and most importantly National Spirit through the U.S. After the win of James Monroe a Virginian Republican president nationalism was looked at through that of a great perspective wherein Monroe won 231 of the electoral vote verses Adams who only won 1 of the electoral vote.(Doc I-Presidential Election, 1820) Also as the war between American and Britain came to a halt there were some minor issues that took place however, both countries settled the disputes between each other rather than going to war. This is because the British had taken note to U.S. sovereignty, therefore the U.S. was able to put forth Nationalistic ideals seeing that one of the strongest European nations had now respected the sovereignty that we a young country had established. This was followed by a letter that Madison wrote to congress in 1815 which represented once again the spirit of National Pride. With such aspects of National ideals in place National Spirit could take place wherein flags, words, prominent symbols and slogans were used to increase Nationalism. There were many things done by two main people such as Henry Clay and John Sea...
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...APUSH Study Guide 8 A weak Confederacy and the Constitution, 1776-1790 Themes/Constructs: The federal Constitution represented a moderately conservative reaction against the democratilizing effects of the Revolution and the Articles of Confederation. The American Revolution was not a radical transformation like the French or Russian revolutions, but it produced political innovations and some social change in the direction of greater equality and democracy. The American Revolution did not overturn the social order, but it did produce substantial changes in social customs, political institutions, and ideas about society and government. Among the changes were the separation of church and state in some places, the abolition of slavery in the North, written political constitutions, and a shift in political power from the eastern seaboard toward the frontier. The first weak government, the Articles of Confederation, was unable to exercise real authority, although it did successfully deal with the western lands issue. The Confederation’s weakness in handling foreign policy, commerce and the Shays Rebellion spurred the movement to alter the Articles. Instead of revising the Articles, the well-off delegates to the Constitutional Convention created a charter for a whole new government. In a series of compromises, the convention produced a plan that provided for a vigorous central government, a strong executive, the protection for property, while still upholding republican...
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...“The Era of Good Feeling” by historians. Some people believe that this is an accurate label of this time period, but others disagree. Due to the emergence of sectionalism- concern with local interests, and nationalism- patriotic feelings and self pride, people had mixed feelings about this time period. Many people felt that times were high, and that nationalism and sectionalism could only bolster the union, while others thought that it was sectionalism and nationalism that caused disunion. Some of the documents used in this essay support the claim that the period after 1812 was an era of good feelings. Other documents will oppose this claim with proof from their own perspectives. Document B discusses the wonders that the growth of nationalism has done for the Union. John Calhoun writes that before the war, the Republic was in a state of disunion. He then goes on to say that the republic should bind together to conquer space. (Doc B). The celebration of July 4th 1819 after the Republicans had won the Battle of New Orleans (Doc C) shows a great deal of nationalism and self pride. Thomas Jefferson wrote in a letter to John Randolph that he once considered sectionalism to be the death of the union, but it was a reprieve, not a final sentence. He says that a geographical line will never be obliterated, and that every new irritation will mark it deeper and deeper. (Doc F). These documents show how some people felt that this time period was accurately labeled as “The Era of Good Feeling...
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...Both sectionalism and nationalism are very prevalent in American history. James Monroe and John Adams, both previous political figures of the United States, are nationalists. What is sectionalism and nationalism? Sectionalism is the placing of the interests of one's own region ahead of the interests of the nation as a whole. Nationalism is the ideology that national interests come before regional and foreign concerns. Monroe takes pride in America, saying, “If we look to the history of other nations, ancient or modern, we find no example of a growth so rapid, so gigantic, of a people so prosperous and happy.” Adams is also nationalist, but is wary of the sectionalism taking place, saying, “I take it for granted that the present question is...
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...their impressment of US sailors. As his last major act, Jefferson issued the Embargo of 1807, with disastrous consequences. Despite the Embargo, Jefferson's friend and fellow Democratic-Republican James Madison took office. Madison repealed the Embargo and issued the Non-Intercourse Act of 1809, which barred trade only with England and France. Two years later, frustrated by domestic and foreign affairs, Madison engaged in the War of 1812. America was unable to take Canada, and afterwards, the British burned down Washington. Through the tragic horror of the capital burning down, America was able to beat the British back at Baltimore, and during that battle, Francis Scott Key would write the Star Spangled Banner. In 1814, the war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, but a year later, Andrew Jackson beat back the British at New Orleans. Monroe would take over for Madison and inherited the Era of Good Feelings. Monroe was able to add Floridia via the Adams-Onis Treaty. Monroe presided over economic stability, and it would not be till 1821 that America hit an economic rough patch due to the conclusion of the Napoleonic Wars. Monroe also oversaw the Missouri Compromise but was able to keep domestic tranquility. Monroe left his largest legacy in the form of the Monroe Doctrine, in which Monroe declared the Americas off limits to the European powers. During these presidents’ terms, America underwent large amounts of economic change in the form of increased labor supply via increased immigration...
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...After the War of 1812, America’s first dual political party system came to an end. In 1815, the Hartford Convention terminated the Federalist party and the nation was left with only the Democrat-Republicans. This period, known as the “Era of Good Feelings” marked the initial change in participation in political campaigns followed by Andrew Jackson’s presidency and the rise of the Whig Party in opposition. During the “Era of Good Feelings,” James Monroe, a Democrat-Republican was elected as president. At this point, there is less discrepancy between political candidates as there is a singular party. However, the election of 1824 between John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson ends the country’s mediation. The House of Representatives is forced to choose the winner as no candidate won the majority of electoral votes. Despite Andrew Jackson earning more popular votes, John Quincy Adams is selected as the sixth president of the United States. Due to John Quincy Adam’s close relationship with Speaker of the House, Henry Clay, Jackson denounced the election a “corrupt bargain.” In Document C, future American president Martin Van Buren, criticizes the perceived misconduct and states that “combing Genl. Jackson’s personal popularity with the portion of old party” is the only way to restore the virtue of the American...
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