4.3 The Era of Good Feelings and the Monroe Doctrine

• What years did the Era of Good Feelings span?

  1817-1825
• Arrange the following economic developments of the Era of Good Feelings in chronological order:

  1️⃣ End of the War of 1812

  2️⃣ Resurgence in international trade

  3️⃣ Growth of domestic manufacturing

  4️⃣ Westward expansion and settlement
• The Monroe Doctrine was declared in 1823 by President James Monroe.


  True
• What was one major limitation of the Monroe Doctrine in its early years?

  Lack of military enforcement
• The Era of Good Feelings was characterized by the dominance of the Democratic-Republican party in a one-party system.
• What were the overall effects of the economic developments during the Era of Good Feelings?

  Prosperity and reduced partisanship
• Match the key aspects of the Monroe Doctrine with their descriptions:

  Non-Colonization ↔️ European powers should not establish new colonies in the Americas

  Non-Intervention ↔️ The U.S. would not interfere in European politics

  Protection of Sovereignty ↔️ The U.S. would protect independent Latin American nations
• The three main principles of the Monroe Doctrine are non-colonization, non-intervention, and protection of sovereignty.
• The decline of the Federalist party led to a one-party system during the Era of Good Feelings.


  True
• The growth of manufacturing and industry during the Era of Good Feelings created jobs and fueled economic growth.


  True
• What year was the Monroe Doctrine declared?

  1823
• The Monroe Doctrine stated that European powers could establish new colonies in the Americas.

  False
• The Monroe Doctrine established the U.S. as the preeminent power in the Western Hemisphere.
• The War of 1812 contributed to the heightened nationalism during the Era of Good Feelings.


  True
• During the Era of Good Feelings, the Federalist party had declined in influence, allowing the Democratic-Republicans to shape national policy.
• What characterized the Era of Good Feelings?

  Political unity and prosperity
• What fostered a sense of national unity during the Era of Good Feelings?

  Increased nationalism
• Match the key factors with their descriptions:

  Decline of Federalist Party ↔️ Diminished opposition and led to a one-party system

  Rise of Nationalism ↔️ Post-War of 1812 unity and pride

  Monroe Administration Support ↔️ Fostered consensus and cooperation
• Order the key economic developments during the Era of Good Feelings:

  1️⃣ Expansion of Trade and Commerce

  2️⃣ Growth of Manufacturing and Industry

  3️⃣ Westward Expansion and Settlement
• Match the key aspects of the Monroe Doctrine with their descriptions:

  Non-Colonization ↔️ European powers should not establish new colonies in the Americas

  Non-Intervention ↔️ The U.S. would not interfere in European politics

  Protection of Sovereignty ↔️ The U.S. would protect independent Latin American nations
• European powers viewed the Monroe Doctrine as an attempt by the U.S. to limit their influence in the Americas.


  True
• The Era of Good Feelings was marked by the dominance of the Democratic-Republican party.
• President James Monroe was supported for promoting consensus and cooperation.
• What led to the expansion of trade and commerce after the War of 1812?

  Resurgence in international trade
• The opening of the Erie Canal facilitated westward expansion.
• What domestic impact did the Monroe Doctrine have on U.S. foreign policy?

  Asserted U.S. dominance
• Why was the enforcement of the Monroe Doctrine initially challenging?

  Lack of military power