1. Latin America & the United States

2. Revolution in Latin America
1821- Mexico wins independence from Spain gaining control of California and Texas
Miguel Hidalgo leads the revolt
Both were inspired by the American Revolution
South America wins independence from Spain
Simon Bolivar (liberator)

3. New Republics Modeled constitutions on that of the U.S.
Latin America wasn’t able to unite
Divided into too many different countries
Too large & spread out geographically
(Andes Mountains)

4. 1818- U.S. buys Florida from Spain for $5 million
U.S. Gains Florida
Adams-Onis Treaty
1818- U.S. buys Florida from Spain for $5 million

5. Foreign Policy
U.S. worried that Spain & other European nations might try to take control of newly freed areas in Latin America = Monroe Doctrine
President James Monroe

6. Monroe Doctrine, 1823 Foreign Policy statement of Pres. Monroe
Warned European Nations not to interfere in Latin America
U.S. would oppose (be against) any attempts to build new colonies in the Americas
Also stated that U.S. would not interfere in affairs of European nations or colonies

7. Monroe Doctrine

8. Impact of the Monroe Doctrine
Showed that U.S. was determined to keep European powers out of the Western Hemisphere
Britain supported the Monroe Doctrine & provided military backing (support) until U.S. grew stronger as a nation
Monroe Doctrine shaped U.S. foreign policy for more than 100 years

9. What was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?