Feeling Good

Being covered by a multitude of artists in different genres, the song “Feeling Good” has become a staple cover in the music industry. “Feeling Good” was written by two British writers Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse. The song was written for a musical called The Roar of the Greasepaint-The Smell of the Crowd in 1965. This musical is about a troubled society, and amongst this society, an unusual trio comes together to proved hope to their world's. In the play, the song was sung by Gilbert…

The Era of Good Feelings The time period from the years 1815-1828 is commonly called “The Era of Good Feelings.” The end of the War of 1812 brought change among the United States, signifying our desire to expand westward, acquiring more land. While we had to continue to fight and compromise for expansion of the nation throughout the era, it paid off well. Along with land expansion, many technological innovations and financial decisions throughout this era helped construct our nation to what it…

“Era of Good Feeling” doesnt deserve its name and for many reasons. This is mainly because throughout the years of 1812-1824 there have been many major mistakes that the government has made that caused them to go through problems. While some of these problems weren’t major, others were and have affected many people’s lives. Problems like infallation, civil wars, and not paying enough attention to who is running for office. Throughout these years of what is called the “Era of Good Feelings” we…

The period after the War of 1812 is commonly referred to as the “Era of Good Feelings.” The “Era of Good Feelings” was the recuperation of America after the War of 1812. America was defeated by Great Britain, but showed courage by fighting against them, and gaining their respect. Their bravery established Nationalism throughout the country, and would be the start of some great new developments throughout many years. This includes the different political changes, cultural developments, and…

was christened the Era of Good Feelings because of the nationalistic spirit, high morale, and unfamiliar cooperation among politicians that flourished during the time. Following the War of 1812, the Democratic-Republicans established an essentially one-party system, embracing some of the policies of the inactive Federalist Party and thereby eliminating hostility between the two parties. Although there was a rising spirit of nationalism and morale, the Era of Good Feelings was also marked by…

The “Era of Good Feelings” label put on the time period after the War of 1812 represents a political anomaly in American history—the practically unopposed election of Monroe—but not a social or political trend. While Monroe’s overwhelming success in election points towards unity of mind, general trends and opinions of the time run contrary to this idea, and the following tumult soon ran the country into its Civil War, attesting to the lack of unity that was already brewing during the so-called…

After the War of 1812, the Federalist party crumbled leaving the Democratic-Republican party to be the only party during the “Era of Good Feelings.” The Compromise of 1820 disturbed the political peace splitting the National Republican party into two new parties. The division resulted in the birth of the Whig and Democratic parties that dominated the United States’ political landscape. Each party would attract supporters due to their belief systems and leaders; however the ends of the Democratic…

considered the “Era of Good Feelings”. During this time, political and foreign issues subdued, westward expansion increased, the economy flourished, and new states were admitted into the Union. A growing sense of nationalism emerged throughout the nation. However, this era was not entirely made of “good feelings”, since sectionalism began growing. Controversy over slavery, divisions in the government, new tariffs, and economic crisis soon followed this time of calm. The “Era of Good Feelings”…

The “Era of Good Feelings” marked a period in the U.S. that explored a sense of national pride and a yearn for unity amongst Americans in the aftermath of the War of 1812. Through much conflict within the 19th century, such as the Napoleonic Wars between France and Britain, the Embargo Act issued by Jefferson that caused much economic distress, and the continued violation of U.S. neutral rights by impressment through troubles with the British on the Western frontier, the nation began to divide.…

Shortly before the start of James Monroe’s presidency and after the War of 1812, a historical period known as the “Era of Good Feeling” commenced in America. During the Era of Good Feelings, the country utilized the driving force of nationalism to unify itself through its time of prospering and developing as a nation. However, territorial and state rights were extremely imperative for the country's political agenda. The question of sectionalisms effect has not as often been discussed even…