Era Of Good Feelings Analysis

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Despite the name given to the Era of Good Feelings, the name only applied to those of a certain type, the upper class white people.
As shown in Document A, John Randolph wrote about how the government only benefitted the North, which was heavily populated and the main industry being manufacturing. The manufacturers were making it rich, while the farmers in the South were struggling with poverty. Randolph questions Congress on why they weren't regulating commerce and why there are sectional difference between economic interests.
Nationalism was very prominent during this time and was depicted by John Krimmel in Document C. The photo takes place in Centre Square, Philadelphia. While it does evoke patriotism and women and children are present, those celebrating are white dressed in nice attire, pointing to those of upper class.
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The Northeast was populous because of ample job opportunities in the manufacturing industry. As you go further South and inland, population becomes very sparse and almost diminishes completely. Expansion caused an imbalance in population and the economy, causing more goods to come from the North.
Document F is another example of sectionalism. Thomas Jefferson expresses his fear of divide between the North and South because of a "fireball in the night", referring to slavery. Jefferson tells John Randolph he is afraid of growing sectionalism between the country that would end in conflict.
In Document G, Anna Hayes Johnson wrote a letter to her cousin telling of the danger of slave revolts. This is a great example of how the Era of Good Feelings really didn't apply to all of those in America. The locals were concerned with the local authorities taking action against the revolts, not the protection of those trying to escape captivity.
Hence the last few paragraphs, it's safe to say that the Era of Good Feelings was not rightfully