Era of Nationalism
Nationalism was strong after the War of 1812
“Era of Good Feelings” => Democratic Republicans unopposed
James Monroe elected to second term in 1820
Nationalism in foreign affairs
In 1819, Spain sold Florida to US
- The Seminole Wars led to pressure
- Andrew Jackson led a force to fight Seminoles
- Adams- Onis Treaty gave US Florida and Oregon Territory
Monroe Doctrine
- set of guidelines for foreign policy
- European monarchies should not interfere with American Republics
o American Republics refers to Latin America
- In return, US would not interfere in European affairs
- Became very important later on