1815-1840, during this time in the U.S. things were changing. Including westward expansion. This setting was mostly protestant christian, and philosophical and theological ideas encouraged this expansion among the people. This was a positive thing for the country, but perhaps not the best for the people.      The movement was an emotional movement more so than an intellectual movement. Americans believed that it was divine providence (God’s will) was for America to spread fro

As I prepare to write a post concerning American history & culture, I stop to ask myself a few questions, find your personal answers if you wish, this will likely come up in my next or previous post and might interest you further. The Era of Good Feelings - The Marshall Court Is "The Era of Feelings" a misnomer? Why is it labeled as such? Was Monroe right in how he handled the Missouri Comprise? What effect did John Calhoun have on the Jeffersonian philosophy and views of sla

Thomas Jefferson is remembered as one of the founders and the 3rd president of the United States. Just like other presidents in his generation, he and his actions as president made a significant impact in how future generations would lead the country. It is no question he was a good guy and deserves credit, according to the Constitution, he might be the best president to date.      Jefferson was good at following the Constitution because he didn’t believe the Government shoul