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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

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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

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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

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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

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