<Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> Independence Day Celebration in Centre Square by John Lewis Krimmel, 1819 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Preceded by </Th> <Td> Jeffersonian era </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Followed by </Th> <Td> Jacksonian era </Td> </Tr> <P> 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 1812 . 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 James Monroe 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 Monroe's presidency (1817--1825) and his administrative goals that his name and the era are virtually synonymous . </P>

What led to the demise of the era of good feelings