Era of Good Feelings

President during the Era of Good Feelings

• Henry Clay

• James Monroe

• Andrew Jackson

• John C. Calhoun

to characterize someone based on a group they belong to

• nationalism

• stereotype

• prejudice

• discrimination

During this time period what led to stereotypes developing?

• Many different ethnicities and races living in America

• New religions being practiced in the south and west

• Distinct regional lifestyles developed based on where people lived.

Common stereotype of southerners during this period:

• Rugged, hardy, and crude

• Enterprising, thrifty, and quick to chase a dollar

• Rich plantation owners who were gracious, cultured, and lazy.

Common stereotype of westerners during this period:

• Rugged, hardy, and crude

• Enterprising, thrifty, and quick to chase a dollar

• Rich plantation owners who were gracious, cultured, and lazy.

Common stereotype of the "Yankees" of the Northeast during this period:

• Rugged, hardy, and crude

• Enterprising, thrifty, and quick to chase a dollar

• Rich plantation owners who were gracious, cultured, and lazy.

An economic system in which individuals and companies produce and distribute goods for profit.

• Nationalism

• Capitalism

• American System

Three key parts of Henry Clay's "American System":

• Stronger state and local governments

• taxes on imported goods to protect industry

• Federal spending on transportation projects like roads and canals.

• A new national bank to standardize currency and provide credit

Two major effects of decisions by John Marshall's Supreme Court.

• They strengthened the role of the Supreme Court itself and the federal government's power over the states

• They strengthened state and local governments and the role of law enforcement

• They overruled many of George Washington's actions

• They encouraged the growth of capitalism