Aim: How does the Monroe Doctrine serve as an example of nationalism during the “Era of Good Feelings”?
U.S History & Gov
Era of Good Feelings
• Name for President Monroe's two terms
• Period of strong nationalism– War of 1812 helps united
Americans – Future President Andrew
Jackson wins major military victory in New Orleans against the British
– Star Spangled Banner is written
• Fewer partisan conflicts– Federalist Party dies (because
they opposed the War of 1812 and almost separated from the U.S.!!)
• Economic growth – Roads, canals, and bridges are
built – Growth of industry
• Territorial expansion– Americans moving west – Florida added to the U.S.
Monroe Doctrine
• Foreign policy intended to limit European influence in the Western Hemisphere.
• Warned Europe against any further colonization in Latin America.
• Resulted from the close geographic relationship between the U.S. and Latin America.
• U.S. increased enforcement of the Monroe Doctrine during the late 19th and early 20th century (Teddy Roosevelt)