USA HISTORY

THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825

THE MONROE DOCTRINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Era of ____ marked a time of nationalism after the War of 1812.
A
Good Feelings
B
Fuzzy Feelings
C
Scary Feelings
D
Confident Feelings
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Marking the end of the War of 1812, the Treaty of Ghent, ushered in an era of heightened nationalism in the United States. Patriotic sentiments ran high as Americans delighted in their “victory” over the British and looked for ways to make their nation even stronger.

Detailed explanation-3: -At the end of the War of 1812, both the flag and the “Star-Spangled Banner” song became iconic national symbols in the United States and the rest of the world. The Treaty of Ghent that officially ended the war called for a return to the status quo, so neither side won territory.

Detailed explanation-4: -The era was marked by America’s victory in the War of 1812. In Europe, the Napoleonic Wars were at an end, which also left Americans free to concentrate on their own affairs. The age is characterized by a growing isolationism.

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