A New National Identity At the end of the War of 1812, America has a tremendous sense of nationalism (pride and ownership in one’s country America has a new global respect Again think about a 2 nd war for independence and Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense”
What should You Know? 1.What name is given to the period of peace and prosperity that followed the War of 1812? 2.Which agreement resolved fishing and naval rights on the Great Lakes? 3.Which agreement established the 49 th parallel as the western border between Canada and the U.S.? 4.What was the treaty with Spain in which the US took control of Florida Territory? 5.What was Monroe’s warning to European powers?
Era of Good Feelings After the War of 1812, America entered a time of sustained peace, prosperity, and national pride. This time was known as the Era of Good Feelings. James Monroe, Republican, was elected President in 1816 and again in By 1820, Federalists have lost all power and do not even run a candidate for President. James Monroe 1816 Electoral CandidatePartyVotes James MonroeRep183 Rufus KingFed Electoral CandidatePartyVotes James MonroeRep231 John Quincy AdamsRep 1
North America in 1818 Louisiana Territory
Land Disputes
Era of Good Feelings International Relations - James Monroe faced several border disputes during his administration. Through diplomacy, peaceful (mostly) solutions were reached in each of these disagreements. John Quincy Adams (Sec. of State) Rush-Bagot Agreement 1817 – control of the Great Lakes Convention of 1818 – shared control of Oregon Country Adams-Onis Treaty 1819 – U.S. Gained Florida from Spain, gave up claim to Texas land
Who controls the Great Lakes? Britain and U.S. wanted to control the lakes and have fishing rights. In 1817, the Rush-Bagot Agreement limited the number of navy ships on each lake. Dispute resolved. Secretary of State Richard Rush
Rush-Bagot Agreement -1817
Disputes in the Northwest Britain and the U.S. both claimed parts of the Oregon Country. They also disagreed about where the border should be between Canada and the U.S. in the Louisiana Territory. The Convention of 1818 brought a peaceful solution to both issues: –The nations would share the claim to the Oregon Country. –The border between Canada and the U.S. was established at the 49 th parallel. –U.S. gained fishing rights off of Newfoundland
Convention of 1818
Spanish Florida American settlers wanted to move into Florida, which was owned by Spain. –Seminole Indians from Florida raided settlements then retreated into Florida –Runaway slaves were also protected by the Seminoles, which angered settlers in the U.S. Along comes Andrew Jackson…
Jackson’s Invasion President Monroe sent Jackson to secure the border between Florida and the U.S. Without approval from Monroe, Jackson decided to take his troops into Spanish Territory. –This is a clear invasion of Spanish land
Jackson fights Seminole Indians and Spanish troops that try to stop his invasion. –He takes over military forts and overthrows the Spanish governor of Florida. He does this WITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF THE GOVERNMENT Britain and Spain are shocked and angry – but the American public loves it. Keep an eye on Jackson. The people think he’s great. ANDREW JACKSON fails to see limits on his power and authority.
Adams-Onis Treaty Losing power in the world, Spain realized that it would have a hard time holding on to Florida. –agreed to give Florida to the U.S. in exchange for the assumption of $5 million in claims against Spain. The U.S. agreed to give up its claims of land along the border of Spanish Texas. Compromise on western boundary for Louisiana (statehood in 1812) Louis de Onis
Adams-Onis Treaty
The Monroe Doctrine President Monroe worried that other European powers might try to take control of the new Latin American countries. He sent a warning to all European countries. –Foreign powers should not create new colonies in the Americas nor interfere with Latin American countries. –Any such action would be seen as a hostile act. This became known as the Monroe Doctrine.
The Monroe Doctrine