The Civil War: Background Issues (1820-1860) revised 1983

Discusses the period in U.S. history known as the “Era of Good Feelings,” marked by national pride and unity under President James Monroe. However, tensions arise over the issue of slavery, particularly with Missouri’s application to join the Union as a slave state, leading to the Missouri Compromise. The text highlights the economic differences between the North and South, the rise of abolitionist movements, and the impact of events like Nat Turner’s rebellion and the Dred Scott decision. It culminates in the election of Abraham Lincoln, which prompts Southern states to secede, setting the stage for the Civil War.

Keywords: Era of Good Feelings, James Monroe, Missouri Compromise, slavery, North, South, abolitionist movement, Nat Turner, Dred Scott, Abraham Lincoln, secession, Civil War.

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