1. Nationalism and Economic Growth
Chapter 7.3

2. Relations with Britain and Spain
War of 1812 Results
-Treaty of Ghent
-US feeling of nationalism
-still faced problem of impressment
-still faced problem of trade on high seas
-restored pre-war boundaries between US & Canada
Hartford Convention
-limit the power of congress in the South

3. Steps to avoid conflict Acquisition of Florida
Rise of Nationalism
Steps to avoid conflict
With Great Britain
*the Rush-Bagot Agreement
Which limited the number of
British and American ships on
The Great lakes
*the Convention of 1818, which
Settled border and fishing disputes
Independent US
Effect on Nationalism
Increased national pride
Because it confirmed the
Republic’s independence
From Europe
War of
1812
Events that led to the
Acquisition of Florida
*revolts by American settlers
In Spanish territory
*revolts in Spain’s Central and
South American colonies
*conflicts with Seminoles in Florida

4. Read Aloud
Pg 227
“Relations w/ Great Britain”

5. Relations with Britain and Spain
Rush-Bagot Agreement: Britain and US agree to limit navy in the Great Lakes
Convention of 1818: Britain and Us agree to let each other fish in disputed waters between US and Canada and set US/Canadian border at the 49th parallel west of rocky mountains

6. Troubles with Spain
Pres. Madison believed the United States should have owned western Florida with the Louisiana Purchase. He tried, but failed to negotiate a deal with Spain.
Seminole Indians (in Spanish Florida) periodically crossed into the US and attacked Georgian farms.
Pres. Monroe sends Andrew Jackson to US/Spanish border to stop raids (1st Seminole War)
Jackson crosses illegally into Spanish Florida. He seizes Spanish forts and executes 2 British officers he feels are assisting the Native Americans
The world is outraged, but Spain decides to deal instead of fight. Adams-Onis Treaty is signed, gives East Florida to US

7. Relations with Britain and Spain
Spain was concerned about protecting their colonies in Latin America because they believed the US may interfere and many colonies had recently gained independence. The US responded with the Monroe Doctrine.

8. Read pg’s 229-230 & answer the following questions:
Why was the Monroe Doctrine written?
What are the 2 main points of the Monroe Doctrine?
What countries were involved in the Monroe Doctrine?

9. Answers To allow Latin American countries to protect their land
1. the US would not interfere with any existing European colonies in Latin America 2. The US would consider any attempt by Europe to retake their colonies as hostile
Britain, US, Spain, Latin America & Russia

10. Activity
Imagine that you are Washington residents in the days just after the proclamation of the Monroe Doctrine. Write a one-page letter to a friend in England describing the atmosphere in the capital, celebrating the doctrine and explaining how it represents growing U.S. power.