Part 1 of Essay
The Era of Good Feelings describes the presidency of James Monroe, from 1817 to 1825. During this time span, America experiences a transition from the old to the new. Great changes occurred in the areas of politics, national economic development, cultural institutions, and religion. Monroe’s politics echo the changing t ....

Part 2 of Essay
.... maintain a nation of unity. James Monroe aspired to achieve a government of national unity. Through his efforts he hoped to counter-act the rising feelings of sectionalism. His cabinet reflects this attitude. Representing the North he appointed John Quincy Adams (a Federalist) as secretary of state. To represent the South he appointed John C. Calhoun as secretary of war. In an attempt to create a government of unification, a major problem is encountered, the issue of slavery. In 1819 the number of slave and ....