Tribulations and Achievements

Era of Good Feelings- The Era of Good Feelings marked a period in the political history of the United States that reflected a sense of national purpose and a desire for unity among Americans in the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars. The era saw the collapse of the Federalist Party and an end to the bitter partisan disputes between it and the dominant Democratic-Republican Party during the First Party System.

Monroe Doctrine-The Monroe Doctrine is the best known U.S. policy toward the Western Hemisphere. Buried in a routine annual message delivered to Congress by President James Monroe in December 1823, the doctrine warns European nations that the United States would not tolerate further colonization or puppet monarchs. It also states that any attempt at colonization of America by other countries will be seen as an act if aggression, and we will intervene.

Treaty of 1818- This treaty helped expand our borders and settled on joint occupation with Britain in Oregon Country. This cession of land also marked Britain's final major loss of land to become a part of American territory.