USA HISTORY

THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825

PRESIDENT MADISON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following would NOT be a characteristic of the Era of Good Feelings?
A
James Monroe was elected president after serving as Madison’s Secretary of State
B
The federal government became very weak as state governments gained strength
C
The Democratic-Republicans were the only major political party due to the fall of the Federalists
D
A time period of strong nationalism and a growing economy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-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: -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-4: -Throughout this period, there were various problems that contradicted the era’s name. Some of the serious issues that divided the nation were economic depression and sectionalism. The first major fracture in “Era of Good Feelings” was an economic panic and depression that is frequently known as “The Panic of 1819”.…

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