James Monroe Presidency

Why was Monroe's presidency known as the "Era of Good Feelings"?

• Slavery had begun to decrease which led to more national unity.

• There was more national unity due to the end of the War of 1812.

• The Federalist party came to a compromise with the Democratic-Republican party.

• The Homestead Act was passed which led to widespread expansion and land ownership.

This treaty established U.S. claims to Florida and gave the U.S. access to the Pacific.

• Adams-Onis Treaty with Spain

• Convention of 1818 with England

• Treaty of Versailles with Germany

• Webster-Ashburton treaty with England

Which state became a "slave state" when the Missouri Compromise was passed?

• Missouri

• Maine

• Florida

• Oregon

Which state became a "free state" when the Missouri Compromise was passed?

• Missouri

• Maine

• Kansas

• Texas

Who was James Monroe?

• 10th president of the United States
• 5th president of the United States
• 15th president of the United States
• 20th president of the United States

The Era of Good Feelings was marked by

• a strong sense of national unity.

• a rapid increase in immigration.

• an end to warfare with France.

• an expansion of states' rights.

During Monroe's presidency, he and his secretary of state signed the Adams-Onis Treaty with Spain which gave the U.S. which piece of land?

• California

• Oregon

• Alabama

• Florida

What was James Madison known for?

• Being the Father of The Constitution

• Divorcing his wife while in office

• Serving two terms in the White House

• Marrying Dolly Madison

Which future president became a legendary war hero in the Battle of New Orleans?

• Andrew Jackson
• James Monroe
• Andrew Johnson
• James K. Polk

Which is NOT a cause of the War of 1812?

• British impressment of American sailors
• British searching and seizing American ships
• British giving guns and ammunition to Native Americans
• British burning down Washington D.C.