Era of Good Feelings

Who was president during the Era of Good Feelings?

• James Madison

• Andrew Jackson

• James Monroe

• John Quincy Adams

James Monroe is considered the last "____________" to be elected President.

• "Founding Father"

• "Federalist"

• "nice guy"

• "slave supporter"

Which of these was a reason we referred to the time period of 1817-1825 as the Era of Good Feelings? **PICK 2 ANSWERS

• increased national pride

• economic prosperity & success

• war with most nations

• decreasing use of slaves on plantations

Which of these was a reason we referred to the time period of 1817-1825 as the Era of Good Feelings? **PICK 2 ANSWERS

• peace with most nations

• political peace with only 1 political party

• decrease in spread of disease

• decrease in factory production

Why did we only have 1 political party during the Era of Good Feelings? **PICK 2 ANSWERS

• The Federalist Party lost the trust of ordinary Americans.

• The Federalist Party had opposed the War of 1812 and were looked upon as traitors.

• The Federalist Party had tried to overthrow James Madison.

• The Federalist Party had tried to stop the factory system from developing.

Who created the 3-part American System to help our economy?

• Henry Clay

• John C. Calhoun

• Daniel Webster

• William Crawford

Which of these was part of Henry Clay's American System?

• slow down the production of textiles in the North

• charter 2nd National Bank of the US

Which of these was part of Henry Clay's American System?

• internal improvements (roads, bridges, canals)

• abolish slavery in the entire USA

Which of these was part of Henry Clay's American System?

• higher protective tariffs

• stop Americans from selling cotton to England

What was the purpose of a protective tariff? **PICK 2 ANSWERS

• encourage people to buy American products

• encourage people to buy foreign products

• protect American sailors from impressment

• raise the price of foreign products