The period following the war of 1812 was called the "era of good feelings" because
a. the republican party died out
b. federalists held political power
c. both parties buried their differences
d. all of the above
e. none of the above

The period following the War of 1812 was called the "Era of Good Feelings" because E) none of the above. That specific period was called the "Era of Good Feelings", because it was when the Americans were able to fully gain independence from the British and won the war, so that they could be entirely sovereign. This gave a renewed sense of pride for the ex-settlers.