APUSH- Unit 3, Chapter 8- The "Era of Good Feelings" – Flashcards

Years following the War of 1812 that had a rising spirit of nationalism. There was an expansion of the economy, growth of white settlement and trade in the west, and the creation of new states. Also characterized by the lack of political battles between political parties. Term came about during Monroe's goodwill tour through New England (former Federalist stronghold) where he was received very well.

24 years, 6 terms, and 3 presidents in a row all from Virginia. Jefferson was succeeded by his secretary of state, Madison, who was succeeded by his secretary of state, James Monroe. Many Northerners expressed impatience with this, but the Republicans still easily elected their candidates.

Fifth president, VA native, had served as a soldier in the Revolution, as a diplomat, and as a cabinet officer. His party faced no serious opposition when he went into office. Wanted to end partisan division and factional disputes, appointed a balanced variety of people to office (Federalists and Republicans, Northerners and Southerners, Easterners and Westerners).

New Englander and former Federalist that Monroe chose for Secretary of State, thus it was thought that he would end the VA Dynasty. Diplomat and nationalist who felt his most important task to be the promotion of American expansion. Also son of John Adams and responsible, in part, for the acquisition of Florida.

Speaker of the House. Declined Monroe's offer to be Secretary of War, former prominent war hawk (War of 1812).

Monroe's second choice for Secretary of War. Gave orders to Jackson that led to the Seminole War.

Former hero of the Battle of New Orleans, Jackson was now the commander of American troops along the Florida border. He was given orders by Calhoun that told him to stop Indian raids across the Florida border and could be interpreted (broadly) to mean to invade Florida. Jackson invaded Florida, in a military operation that came to be known as the Seminole War.

Jackson invaded Florida, seized two Spanish forts, and ordered the hanging of two British citizens who allegedly supplied and incited the Seminole Indians (hence the name) to raid on American lands. JQA urged the government to take responsibility for Jackson's actions even though he was not explicitly ordered to invade Florida. The government listened to JQA's advice, taking responsibility for Jackson's actions.

A result of the Seminole War, after Spain realized that America could take Florida by force, all of Florida was ceded to America by Spain and Spain gave up all of its claim to territory north of the 42nd parallel in the Pacific Northwest. America gave up claims to Texas.

High economic demand for American farm goods (result of Napoleonic Wars disrupting European agriculture) stimulated a land boom in the western United States, and land prices soared, fueled by speculative interest. Credit was very easy to get from state banks (even the national bank for a period of time). In 1819, the banks started to calling in loans, tightening credit, and foreclosing mortgages which led to some of the state banks failing. This led to a panic that many (especially in the West) blamed on the national bank.