April 13: Was it important for the U.S. to acquire Florida? Explain your position.

 Today, I will be able to explain Andrew Jackson’s presence in SE and the Foreign Policy plan put forth by President Monroe.  Prepare for the Quiz.

 Sectionalism  American System  McCulloch v Maryland  Gibbon v Ogden

 Each part of the country associated with their region and those regional interests. They did not view themselves as “Americans first.”  For instance, southerners protested the American System because it didn’t benefit directly enough.

 There are concerns regarding Creek and Seminole tribesmen are going into Georgia and attacking settlers. (problem?)  Runaway and freed African Americans are beginning to settle near the Seminole in Spanish Florida. (problem?)  1816: Jackson destroys the “Negro” fort (Pronounced Nae –grow, Spanish word for black).  1818: Jackson leads 3000 troops and threatens an assault on Florida.  These actions were considered “self defense” by then Sec. of State John Q. Adams  1821: Spain sells us Florida for 5 million dollars (Adams-Onis treaty)

 Issued in 1823:  Warns Europe to stay away from western affairs.  U.S. supports newly freed countries in Latin and South America.  The U.S. will oppose any new colonies being built in the Western Hemisphere.  The U.S. will protect the sovereignty of those nations. (*Roosevelt Corollary **1904)* At this time, the U.S. actually doesn’t have the military force to backup this Doctrine, but Europe never calls our bluff.

Monroe Doctrine