Era of Harmonious Relations (Colony Crisis Averted)

The Era of Good Feelings marked a period in the political history of the North American Union that reflected a sense of national purpose and a desire for unity among Americans in the aftermath of the British invasion of Louisiana. The period was characterized by economic growth in the North American Union, the spread of slavery, increasing alienation among the Francophone majority in Quebec, and spreading settlement in the newly acquired territories. The era saw the collapse of the Federalist Party and an end to the bitter partisan disputes between it and the dominant Democratic-Republican Party during the First Party System. President Daniel Webster strove to downplay partisan affiliation in making his nominations, with the ultimate goal of national unity and eliminating parties altogether from national politics. The period is so closely associated with Webster's presidency (1817–1825) and his administrative goals that his name and the era are virtually synonymous