Era of Good Feelings (jan 1, 1816 – jan 1, 1825)

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Following the War of 1812, there was a surge of NATIONALISM

James Monroe (Dem. Rep.) led the period of only one political party

Use of some Federalist policies (old beliefs)

GENERAL TIME OF UNITY (one political party, nationalism, economic growth, industrialization)


BAD FEELINGS:
- growing SECTIONALISM (regions), debates
over US system (tariffs, BUS), slavery
- Panic of 1819

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