Era of Good
Feelings
Feelings
What was the time period of relative peace and national unity after the War of 1812 called?
Era of Good Feelings
What was the main purpose of the Monroe Doctrine
To warn European nations against colonizing or interfering in the Americas
What did the Missouri Compromise aim to solve
The issue of slavery in new states
What was the Cumberland Road
The first major highway built by the federal government
What was the main issue in McCulloch v. Maryland
Whether the state could tax a federal bank
Which president was in office during the Era of Good Feelings
James Monroe
In what year was the Monroe Doctrine announced?
1823
What was the outcome of the Missouri Compromise regarding Missouri?
Missouri was admitted as a slave state
Why was the Cumberland Road important to westward expansion
It facilitated travel and trade to the west
What was the ruling of Gibbons v. Ogden regarding interstate commerce
Only Congress could regulate interstate commerce
What economic change was prominent during this era?
Industrial growth
Which country was primarily warned against by the Monroe Doctrine
Spain
Which state was admitted as a free state in the Missouri Compromise
Maine
Which two locations did the Cumberland Road connect
Cumberland, Maryland, and Vandalia, Illinois
How did McCulloch v. Maryland strengthen federal power
It affirmed the supremacy of federal laws over state laws
What was a key characteristic of American culture during this time?
Nationalism
How did the Monroe Doctrine affect U.S. foreign policy?
It established the U.S. as a dominant power in the Western Hemisphere
What was the significance of the 36°30′ line
It divided free and slave territories
When was the Cumberland Road completed
1850
Why was Gibbons v. Ogden significant for business
It opened up competition and eliminated monopolies
What major political party faded during the Era of Good Feelings?
Federalist Party
What was a long-term impact of the Monroe Doctrine
It set the foundation for future U.S. interventions in Latin America
Who proposed the Missouri Compromise
Henry Clay
What impact did the Cumberland Road have on trade
It increased trade between the East and the West
What was a key argument in both McCulloch v. Maryland and Gibbons v. Ogden?
The interpretation of the Constitution and federal power