President james monroe took office in . he wanted to build on the growing patriotism in the country by promoting during his presidency. the time period of his presidency is often called the .

The time period of President James Monroe's presidency is often called the Era of Good Feelings. The victories during the War of 1812 promoted strong feelings of patriotism. The younger generation voted for Monroe because they believed that the country was coming into an era of endless wealth and new opportunities.