Why did this election signify the end of "The Era of Good Feelings?" Election of 1824
The Election of 1824 is considered to be the end of "The Era of Good Feelings" because it was a highly contentious and divisive election. There were four main candidates - John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, William Crawford, and Henry Clay - who all represented different factions within the Democratic-Republican Party.
The election resulted in no candidate receiving a majority of the electoral votes, leading to the decision being made by the House of Representatives. Henry Clay, who was the Speaker of the House at the time, used his influence to support Adams, who was eventually elected as the president. This led to accusations of a "corrupt bargain" between Adams and Clay, further dividing the already fractured political landscape.
The election highlighted the growing political tensions and divisions within the country, marking the end of the period of unity and cooperation that had characterized "The Era of Good Feelings." The aftermath of the election also saw the rise of the two-party system, with the Democratic Party led by Andrew Jackson emerging as a strong opposition to the Adams administration.