James Monroe's Presidency

We start manufacturing more things on our own

The war with France is over

Americans have a new sense of national pride after the war

There is less fighting between political parties. RIP Federalist Party

The United States increases cooperation and harmony with Native American tribes.

American System

Nationalism

Era of Good Feelings

Sectionalism

Thomas Jefferson

James Monroe

John Adams

George Washington

Sectionalism was the dominating force of US politics

An upsurge in national pride after the War of 1812

The Democratic-Republican Party was the only one in power

US economy increased

Warned against forming alliances with other countries

Warned European countries not to colonize in the Americas

kept the balance of power in Congress

encouraged Spain and Portugal to reclaim their countries

Adams-Onis Treaty

Monroe Doctrine

Watauga Compact

Convention of 1818

Most Americans had jobs

The U.S. had acquired large amounts of western lands

There was a renewal of religious faith

Americans were feeling very proud and patriotic