The Era of Good Feelings, but with hard feelings beneath, was a period of dramatic growth and intense nationalism. This era described the national mood of the United States from 1815 to 1825, which marked a period in the political history that reflected a sense of national purpose and unity. The two biggest factors that contributed to this period were James Monroe’s presidency and the ending of the Napoleonic wars. The presidency of James Monroe was marked by an economic upbringing, the separation between the Federalist and Republican party, and feelings of success after the victory in the War of 1812. However, even though it was a period of “good feelings” due to the one-party dominance, the Democratic-Republicans were extremely divided due
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The tours made a powerful impact and good impression because he was able to express his honest opinions. His first stop was in New England, which included the stronghold of the Federalist party. This is where the phrase “Era of Good Feelings” was created by a journalist named Benjamin Russell. While on the tour, Monroe wore a revolutionary officer uniform, his hair was slick back, and facial appearance well-groomed. He had high hopes of making a good appearance and putting the people at ease by his attire, courtesy, and frankness. Due to his proper attire, the writers began to write heart-warming articles about Monroe and his character. This could help Monroe win over the people, so they would be open to his ideas. His next stop, Boston, was the place where he expressed his feelings about reconciliation and national sentiment. The New England Federalists were excited to show their loyalty and support for Monroe, with the hopes of winning him over for their party. But even with his positive mood about reconciliation, he was careful not to make any promises to the Federalist party. He wanted to keep an open-mind and not appear as a leader of a triumphant political party. He was also careful of doing or saying anything that might offend his hosts. Overall, Monroe achieved the primary goal of his tour in heart of the Federalist territory. The ultimate …show more content…
He worked with secretary John Quincy Adams to form an aggressive, and solid foreign policy in regard to European affairs. In the beginning, the Monroe administration wanted to improve their relations with Britain. Towards the end of the process, it negotiated two main agreements with Britain that resolved border disputes held over from the War of 1812. One of them was the Rush-Bagot Treaty of 1817, which limited each country to one 100-ton vessel armed with a single 18 pound cannon. ("Miller Center.”) The other agreement was the Convention of 1818 which fixed the present U.S-Canada border from Minnesota to the Rocky mountains. Both agreements also established a U.S-British joint to Oregon for the next 10 years. ("Miller Center.”) On 1823, James Monroe called for a bold new policy plan that approaches the American policy which was soon called the “Monroe Doctrine.” His annual message to Congress was called to address the new policy in three parts. First, he started with the traditional U.S policy in neutrality with regards to European wars and conflict. He declared that the United States would not accept recolonization of any country by its former European master. He also stated that we will have any non-interference with existing European colonies in the Americas. Finally, he stated that European countries should no longer consider the Western Hemisphere
The tours made a powerful impact and good impression because he was able to express his honest opinions. His first stop was in New England, which included the stronghold of the Federalist party. This is where the phrase “Era of Good Feelings” was created by a journalist named Benjamin Russell. While on the tour, Monroe wore a revolutionary officer uniform, his hair was slick back, and facial appearance well-groomed. He had high hopes of making a good appearance and putting the people at ease by his attire, courtesy, and frankness. Due to his proper attire, the writers began to write heart-warming articles about Monroe and his character. This could help Monroe win over the people, so they would be open to his ideas. His next stop, Boston, was the place where he expressed his feelings about reconciliation and national sentiment. The New England Federalists were excited to show their loyalty and support for Monroe, with the hopes of winning him over for their party. But even with his positive mood about reconciliation, he was careful not to make any promises to the Federalist party. He wanted to keep an open-mind and not appear as a leader of a triumphant political party. He was also careful of doing or saying anything that might offend his hosts. Overall, Monroe achieved the primary goal of his tour in heart of the Federalist territory. The ultimate …show more content…
He worked with secretary John Quincy Adams to form an aggressive, and solid foreign policy in regard to European affairs. In the beginning, the Monroe administration wanted to improve their relations with Britain. Towards the end of the process, it negotiated two main agreements with Britain that resolved border disputes held over from the War of 1812. One of them was the Rush-Bagot Treaty of 1817, which limited each country to one 100-ton vessel armed with a single 18 pound cannon. ("Miller Center.”) The other agreement was the Convention of 1818 which fixed the present U.S-Canada border from Minnesota to the Rocky mountains. Both agreements also established a U.S-British joint to Oregon for the next 10 years. ("Miller Center.”) On 1823, James Monroe called for a bold new policy plan that approaches the American policy which was soon called the “Monroe Doctrine.” His annual message to Congress was called to address the new policy in three parts. First, he started with the traditional U.S policy in neutrality with regards to European wars and conflict. He declared that the United States would not accept recolonization of any country by its former European master. He also stated that we will have any non-interference with existing European colonies in the Americas. Finally, he stated that European countries should no longer consider the Western Hemisphere