Antebellum South
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The Antebellum South era was a period in the history of the Southern United States that extended from the conclusion of the War of 1812 to the start of the American Civil War in 1861. This era was mar
There were just over 3.2 million enslaved people in the U.S. in 1850, about 14% of the total population.
Era of Good Feelings
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The Era of Good Feelings marked a period in the political history of the United States that reflected a sense of national purpose and a desire for unity among Americans in the aftermath of the War of
Independence Day Celebration in Centre Square by John Lewis Krimmel, 1819
Election Day in Philadelphia by John Lewis Krimmel, 1815
President James Monroe, portrait by John Vanderlyn, 1816