Main ideas of this section:
- After the War of 1812, a new spirit of nationalism took hold in American society.
- In 1823 the United States proclaimed its dominant role in the Americas with the Monroe Doctrine.
After reading you should be able to:
- Describe the national pride and self-confidence of the Era of Good Feelings.
- Explain how disputes with other countries over territories were resolved.
- Discuss how Latin American countries fought for and won independence.
source: Glencoe, The American Journey
