USA HISTORY

WESTWARD EXPANSION INDUSTRIALIZATION URBANIZATION 1870 1900

WESTWARD EXPANSION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What time period marked a time in the political history of the United States that reflected a sense of national purpose and a desire for unity among Americans?
A
The Colonial Era
B
The Era of Madison
C
The Era of Good Feelings
D
The Nationalism Era
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The era of good feelings marked a period in the political and economic history of 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: -Because of westward expansion and economic prosperity, the years immediately following the war would be labeled as the Era of Good Feelings.

Detailed explanation-4: -The good feelings, perhaps better termed complacency, were stimulated by two events of 1816, during the last year of the presidency of James Madison: the enactment of the first U.S. avowedly protective tariff and the establishment of the second National Bank.

Detailed explanation-5: -The period from 1815 to 1825 is described as the Era of Good Feelings. The War of 1812 had ended and the nation enjoyed economic growth as commodity prices increased.

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