Era of Good Feelings and Monroe Doctrine

The video explores the Era of Good Feelings, a period from 1815 to 1824 marked by the decline of political parties during James Monroe's presidency. It discusses the Treaty of Ghent, the Hartford Convention, and Monroe's efforts to eliminate the Federalist Party. Monroe's presidency saw increased nationalism and the Monroe Doctrine. The era ended with the election of 1824, leading to new political factions and setting the stage for future sectionalism.

What was the main characteristic of the Era of Good Feelings?

• The disappearance of political parties

• The rise of new political parties

• The end of the American Revolution

• The beginning of the Civil War

Which treaty ended the War of 1812?

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Ghent

• Treaty of Tordesillas

What was the Hartford Convention's stance on the War of 1812?

• Indifferent to the war

• Opposed to the war

• Neutral towards the war

• Supportive of the war

What was James Monroe's strategy to weaken the Federalist Party?

• Appointing Federalists to government positions

• Touring the United States to promote nationalism

• Starting a new political party

• Supporting the Federalist policies

What was the significance of Monroe's visit to Boston?

• It was a military strategy

• It marked the beginning of the Civil War

• It was a campaign for re-election

• It symbolized unity between political parties

What was the Monroe Doctrine's main message?

• Warning European powers to stay out of the Western Hemisphere

• Encouraging European colonization in the Americas

• Supporting European alliances

• Promoting trade with Europe

How many electoral votes did Monroe receive in the 1820 election?

• 200 out of 232

• 100 out of 232

• 231 out of 232

• 150 out of 232

Which election marked the end of the Era of Good Feelings?

• 1800

• 1816

• 1824

• 1820

Which two new political parties emerged after the 1824 election?

• Libertarians and Greens

• Democrats and Whigs

• Federalists and Republicans

• Socialists and Communists

What did the Era of Good Feelings eventually lead to?

• The American Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Civil War

• World War I