The "Era of Good Feeling" Promoting National Unity, Economic Growth, and Cultural Development
QUESTION Some historians describe the decade following 1812 as the "Era of Good Feeling." Support, modify, or refute this interpretation, providing 3 specific points as evidence to justify your argumen
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The "Era of Good Feeling" Promoting National Unity, Economic Growth, and Cultural Development
Introduction
In the years after the War of 1812 ended, there was a time in American history that some writers accurately call the "Era of Good Feeling." Between 1815 and 1825, a sense of national unity, hope, and mostly peaceful politics marked this time. This essay will support the idea that this period was the "Era of Good Feeling" by giving three specific pieces of proof supporting this claim. Even though it was a difficult time, it is clear that the country had critical times of unity, economic growth, and cultural development during this decade.
An essential proof for the "Era of Good Feeling" is the strong sense of national togetherness that existed during this decade. When the War of 1812 ended, there were no longer any threats to American freedom from other countries (Schouler 9). This scenario made people feel very proud of their country. The Democratic-Republicans became the leading political party after the Federalist Party, which was against the war and President James Madison's
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