The Era of Good Feelings

EQ: How was the central government strengthened during the Era of Good Feelings?

Causes

The War of 1812 establishes the U.S as a world power (respect)

There was much more nationalism (pride)

The Federalist Party died out (unity)When James Monroe

(Republican) ran for president, he won by a landslide

The Election of 1816

The Election of 1820

Effects

Government Takes a Greater Role in the Economy

Second Bank of the U.S. established in 1816Protective Tariff is passed

Protects U.S. goods from foreign competitionBritish had been dumping (selling their goods below

market price)

Both part of Henry Clay’sAmerican System

p WEST got roads, canals, and federal aide.

p EAST got the backing of protective tariffs from the West.

p SOUTH ??

The American System

Effects

Central Government Strengthened Over States

McCulloch v. MarylandThe state of Maryland tried to tax its branch of the

National BankCourt ruled that a state cannot pass any law that

violates a federal law

Effects

Central Government Strengthened Over States

Gibbons v. OgdenSteamboat went from New Jersey to New York It was considered “interstate commerce” which

can only be regulated by Congress, not the states

Effects

US Takes a Greater Role in the World

FloridaAndrew Jackson sent to recapture escaped

slavesSeized two Spanish towns and forced the

governor to flee Adams- Onis Treaty of 1819: Since Spain could

not protect Florida, decided to give it up

Adams-Onis Treaty, 1819

1810 1820

US Population Density

Effects

US Takes a Greater Role in the World

Monroe DoctrineU.S. wanted to protect trade with the newly

independent Latin AmericaMonroe Doctrine

U.S. would not allow European nations to interfere with the free nations of Latin America

America Getting Patriotic!

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