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 was most responsible for the ending of the Era of Good Feelings?
A
Abolitionists and southern defenders of slavery became bitterly divided over the future of slavery in the United States
B
Bitter political divisions led to the formation of a new political party, the Whigs, and a new two-party system
C
The Panic of 1819 led to tension and violence between the “haves” and the “have-nots”
D
The War of 1812 led to divisions between western War Hawks and the eastern opponents to the war
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Three important developments during Monroe’s presidency led to the end of the Era of Good Feelings: the Panic of 1819, the Missouri Crisis of 1820, and divisions among Republicans. The Panic of 1819 was a widespread financial crisis that led to a collapse of the American economy through 1821.

Detailed explanation-2: -James Monroe’s presidency (1817-1825) ushered in what became known as the Era of Good Feelings, based partly on the high level of morale and economic prosperity in the post-war period.

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?

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