AP US History question:

Historians have traditionally labeled the period after the War of 1812 the "Era of Good Feelings." Evaluate the accuracy of this label, considering the emergence of nationalism and sectionalism. Use the documents and your knowledge of the period 1815-1825 to construct your answer.

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13 March, 20:32

AP US History question:

Historians have traditionally labeled the period after the War of 1812 the "Era of Good Feelings." Evaluate the accuracy of this label, considering the emergence of nationalism and sectionalism. Use the documents and your knowledge of the period 1815-1825 to construct your answer.

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Norris · Answer 1

The War of 1812 has been called a "second revolution" for the US in the sense that it solidified the nation's hold on the territory and gained the US more respect overseas. This indeed led to "good feelings" in America, as people finally felt they could call it their country.