Nationalism and Economic Growth Chapter 7.3

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

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

Read Aloud Pg 227 “Relations w/ Great Britain”

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

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

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.

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?

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

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.