In his first election, this man defeated William Crawford for his party's nomination and defeated Rufus King to take a higher office.
In his first election, this man defeated William Crawford for his party's nomination and defeated Rufus King to take a higher office. This president annexed Florida and sent Andrew Jackson to quell an uprising in that region during the First Seminole War. During his presidency, slavery was outlawed above the thirty-sixth parallel in the Missouri Compromise. This man issued a statement asserting the "free and independent condition" of "the American continents," warning Europeans against involvement in the Western Hemisphere in that namesake doctrine. For 10 points, name this fifth President of the United States, who held office during the Era of Good Feelings.
In his first election, this man defeated William Crawford for his party's nomination and defeated Rufus King to take a higher office.
James Monroe