USA HISTORY

THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825

JAMES MADISON AFTER THE WAR OF 1812 THE ERA OF GOOD FEELINGS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following most accurately describes the political situation in America during the Era of Good Feelings?
A
There was only one major political party; thereby, enabling the country to focus on more important issues like the economy and foreign relations.
B
There were two major parties that disagreed on every major issue.
C
The American political system was nearly overturned by violent revolution in response to the Monroe Doctrine.
D
Politics in the United States was fragmented among many small parties; thereby, making impossible to accomplish anything meaningful in the nation.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Era of Good Feelings marked a period in the political history of the United States that reflected a sense of national purpose and a desire for unity among Americans in the aftermath of the War of 1812.

Detailed explanation-2: -The “Era of Good Feeling” refers to a period in U.S. history from about 1815 until about 1825, characterized by a sense of optimism and positivity. The era is closely associated with the presidency of James Monroe, who served two terms from 1817 to 1825.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Era of Good Feeling can best be characterized as years of economic growth within the United States. It was the period of peace and prosperity after the war of 1812, only one political party and increased sense of nationalism. Was this answer helpful?

Detailed explanation-4: -Although this period has often been called the Era of Good Feelings due to its one-party dominance, in fact, Democratic-Republicans were deeply divided internally and a new political system was about to be created from the old Republican-Federalist competition that had been known as the First Party System.

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