Introduction

The War of 1812 is finally over, and the country is swelling with a strong sense of nationalism. We're going to learn about the presidency of James Monroe in the aftermath of the war.

To begin, watch James Monroe | 60-Second Presidents (1:14) to gain an overview of James Monroe's background and his administration.

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Lesson Objectives

Following successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to...

  • Describe the Era of Good Feelings, the Panic of 1819, and the Monroe Doctrine
  • Analyze the effects of the War of 1812 on the United States and its position as a global power

Essential Questions

  • What were the causes and effects of the War of 1812?

Enduring Understandings

  • Determining effective domestic and foreign policy was essential to establishing the United States as a world power.
  • The War of 1812 reaffirmed America's independence from Britain and contributed to the growth of American nationalism.

The above objectives correspond with the Alabama Course of Study: United States History I standards: 6 and 9.