President Monroe
The "Era of Good Feelings"
America's ability to engage in a second war with Britain spawned a period of national unity and pride throughout the nation. The Federalist party, weakened for their opposition to the War of 1812, faded as a national political party. James Monroe was elected President of the United States after being virtually unopposed during his election bid.
The Missouri Compromise
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Congressional Leaders
John C Calhoun (SC): Supported state sovereignty, the idea that each state should be able to determine the conditions of slavery in their respective states.
Daniel Webster (MA): Supported the policy that all future state additions to the union be admitted as free states.
Henry Clay (KY): Known as the "Great Compromiser", he represented Western interests and attempted to negotiate sectional disputes between the Northern and Southern faction in Congress.
John C Calhoun (SC): Supported state sovereignty, the idea that each state should be able to determine the conditions of slavery in their respective states.
Daniel Webster (MA): Supported the policy that all future state additions to the union be admitted as free states.
Henry Clay (KY): Known as the "Great Compromiser", he represented Western interests and attempted to negotiate sectional disputes between the Northern and Southern faction in Congress.
The Monroe Doctrine
In the early 1800's Latin American colonies followed in America's footsteps and began throwing off the chains of European rule and started declaring independence.
In 1823, President James Monroe issued a statement that became known as the Monroe Doctrine. In it, Monroe stated that:
The Monroe Doctrine warned the rest of the world, especially Europe, that the Western Hemisphere was to be left alone. It also said that the United States would leave other countries alone. The Monroe Doctrine showed that the United States now saw itself as a world power, and it would protect its interests in the Western Hemisphere. By establishing this new policy the United States had seemingly abandoned the policy of isolationism that had been established and followed since the Presidency of George Washington.
In 1823, President James Monroe issued a statement that became known as the Monroe Doctrine. In it, Monroe stated that:
- - The Western Hemisphere was no longer open for European colonization.
- - The United States would regard any interference in the Western hemisphere or the attempt to recolonize lost claims as a threat to its security.
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- - The United States would refrain from participation in European wars and would not disturb existing colonies where they already exist in the Western Hemisphere.
The Monroe Doctrine warned the rest of the world, especially Europe, that the Western Hemisphere was to be left alone. It also said that the United States would leave other countries alone. The Monroe Doctrine showed that the United States now saw itself as a world power, and it would protect its interests in the Western Hemisphere. By establishing this new policy the United States had seemingly abandoned the policy of isolationism that had been established and followed since the Presidency of George Washington.
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