Friday, October 17, 2008

Era of Good Feelings essays

The years after the War of 1812, also known as the “Era of Good Feelings,” was considered as a period of exceptional growth and development in the USA, but it may be considered a time of evolution in American nationalism. The war of 1812 was a very problematic war. States did not do their duties. The commanders and leaders were also not informed or supplied enough to keep up with the war. But what happened during this time and after is something better then victory. The war wasn’t just about Britain holding land and impressing American sailors into their navy. It was also a second war for independence. It was the first war for America as a united country, and it was a small new nation against a large European empire. For the first time, we were united, not a fight for our homes and freedom, but for ideals.(The Awakening of American Nationalism, AAN).
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