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Era of Good Feelings

History; American history

Phrase used to describe the years following the War of 1812, when one party, the Jeffersonian Republicans, dominated politics, and a spirit of nationalism characterised public policy.

Evangelical Revivalism (Revivals)

History; American history

A current of Protestant Christianity emphasising personal conversion, repentance of sin, and the authority of Scripture.

In this 1796 statement, in which he expresses his intention not to run for a third term as president, George Washington warns of the dangers of party divisions, sectionalism, and permanent alliances ...

Federal Reserve System

History; American history

The central banking system of the United States, established with passage of the Federal Reserve Act of 1913, charged with the responsibility of managing the country's money supply through such means ...

Northwest Passage

History; American history

During the Age of Exploration, adventurers from England, France, and the Netherlands kept seeking an all water route across North America. The goal was to gain access to Oriental material goods and ...

Nonseparatists

History; American history

Religious dissenters from England who wanted to purify, rather than separate from, what they viewed as the corrupted, state supported Anglican church, or Church of England. By and large, the Puritans ...

Non Intercourse Act

History; American history

An 1809 statute which replaced the Embargo of 1807. It forbade trade with 8ritain, France, and their possessions, but reopened trade with other countries.