1. Ch.9 Sec. 1 “American Foreign Policy” P. 298-301
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2. Ch.9 Sec. 1 “American Foreign Policy” P. 298-301
Settling Disputes w/ Great Britain:
Rush-Bagot Agreement
Limited naval power on the Great Lakes for both U.S. and British Canada
Both wanted to keep navy and fishing rights
Convention of 1818
Set border between Canada and U.S. at 49’ parallel latitude
Both agreed to occupy Oregon Country
Fur trade was important there

3. Ch.9 Sec. 1 “American Foreign Policy” P. 298-301
United States Gains Florida:
James Monroe sends troops to Florida border
Andrew Jackson invaded Florida to capture Seminole raiders
1st Seminole War
Overthrew military posts and governor of Florida
Without consent of Monroe
Forces Spain to negotiate
Adams-Onis Treaty
Spain gives east Florida
U.S. gives up claims to Texas & pays $5 millions in claims

5. Ch.9 Sec. 1 “American Foreign Policy” P. 298-301
Monroe Doctrine:
Simon Bolivar “the Liberator”
Revolutionary who led struggles for independence in Spanish colonies
Similar to U.S. revolution
Monroe worried that European powers might try to take control of new independent Latin American countries
Wanted to protect American interests

6. Ch.9 Sec. 1 “American Foreign Policy” P. 298-301
Monroe Doctrine (Cont.)
Monroe Doctrine;
1. U.S. wouldn’t interfere in European affairs
2. U.S. would recognize European colonies that already existed
3. Western Hemisphere was closed to future colonization
4. Any colonization would be viewed as a hostile act
Was not challenged