Monroe's Presidency

Going into his new found presidency the expectation's for Monroe were high. Previously being the mayor of Virginia, fighting for America in the Revolutionary War and working under James Madison (the previous president) Monroe had every reason to be respected as well as trusted. Along with his presidency came what some liked to call the "era of good feelings", however these good feelings were not around for much longer. In 1819 America began to fall into a depression, leaving small business and farms falling into slumb. Throughout the years that Monroe had taken presidency there were many issues thrown upon America, however Monroe delt with them the best he could. I feel that the era Monroe had taken the job of president was not best times but it was not Monroe himself who cause the "good feelings" to go away. So no, Monroe's period of presideny was not all good but yes he did the best he could under the situations he was given.

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