10 Questions
During the Era of Good Feelings, which political party dominated the U.S. Congress?
Democratic-Republican Party
Who succeeded James Madison as the President of the United States?
James Monroe
What economic policies were incorporated by the Democratic-Republicans during the Era of Good Feelings?
National bank, protective tariffs, and federally-funded internal improvements
Which political party ran a candidate in the 1816 presidential election?
Federalist Party
What event marked the end of the Federalist Party's influence in American politics?
The War of 1812
During the Era of Good Feelings, political parties played a crucial role in building broad coalitions among diverse groups in the American public. What was the key quality of this new style of American politics?
Representing distinct interests of a single region or economic class
Who played a key role in the development of the Second Party System in the United States?
Martin Van Buren
How did Martin Van Buren respond to the growing democratization of American life in the first decades of the 19th century?
By embracing mass public opinion
What was the role of newspapers in the rise of the competitive party system in the United States?
To spread information about the party platform
How did the number of newspapers in the United States change between 1775 and 1835?
It soared to 1200
Quiz: The Era of Good Feelings and the Two-Party System Test your knowledge about the Era of Good Feelings and the Two-Party System in the United States. Explore the aftermath of the War of 1812, the decline of the Federalist Party, and the rise of the Democratic-Republicans. Discover the political landscape during James Monroe's presidency and the overwhelming control they had in Congress.
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