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This era does not deserve to be called the Era of Good Feeling.  The Panic of 1819 caused many people to lose their land, and many state banks were forced to close, harming the nation's economy.  This event caused many people, especially in the West, to lose faith in the federal government. Also, sectionalism was becoming more prevalent because of slavery. People became less concerned for the success of the nation, and more concerned for the well-being of their section, which led to increased tensions among the states.

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Due to this change, all white males could vote, meaning property wasn’t necessary.

This largely came about because many lost property in Panic of 1819.

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The Erie Canal was built in New York State. This stimulated economic growth, inspiring many more canals to be built, in turn increasing the link between the economies of eastern cities and western farms.

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Split of the Democratic-Republican Party 1824

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Split of the Democratic-Republican Party 1824

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Some members held their old party views of limited government, while others adopted Federalist ideals such as the need for a large military. Sectionalism increased, and led to the split of the Democrat-Republican Party in the election of 1824.

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A declaration by Monroe in which he claimed that the Americas could no longer be colonized by any European nations. Europe was angry, but could not go against the doctrine because the U.S. was backed by Britain’s military.

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A compromise created by Henry Clay that stated Missouri would become a slave state and Maine would become a free state. This also prohibited slavery in most of Louisiana Purchase. This temporarily prevented sectional conflict due to slavery, but increased sectionalism as opposed to nationalism.

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BUS tightened credit to control inflation, caused a dramatic increase in unemployment, bankruptcies, debt, and foreclosures of land. Nationalistic beliefs decreased, especially in the West. Many people lost faith in the federal government and wanted to get rid of the BUS.

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Jackson in FL/Adam Onis Treaty 1817-1819

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Jackson in FL/Adam Onis Treaty 1817-1819

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Jackson attacked Seminole villages in Florida and captured Pensacola.

Spain signed the Florida Purchase Treaty in 1819. Spain gave up Oregon and Florida, U.S. gave up Texas. This led to more nationalism among the people, but many members of congress were critical of Jackson's over-zealousness.

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The national bank was recreated because of Henry Clay's American System plan. The second BUS was a major cause of the Panic of 1819.

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The Federalist Party ceased to be a party after the election of 1816. This indirectly caused a split in the Democrat-Republican Party, when Democrat-Republicans began adopting formerly Federalist views.

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Henry Clay came up with a plan for the American economy.  This plan included protective tariffs, a national bank, and internal improvements. It increased connections between state economies, and protected U.S. manufacturers from competition.

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Ohio, Louisiana, Indiana, Mississippi, Illinois, and Alabama were all added in these years. Allowed more land to be settled, increasing nationalism and the desire to expand westward.