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The Monroe Doctrine Section 1
A Perceived Victory
Neither side gained territory, Americans still believed they had won
were encouraged by US victories in battle
War of 1812 ended in a stalemate, Treaty of Ghent ended war in 1815
National Pride after the War
believed they had beaten worl's strongest military power, called the war, "Second War of American Independence"
experienced growth of nationalism, devotion and loyalty to nation
America's pride and patriotism increased after the war of 1812
Confidence in the South
Creek attacked Alabama, Gen. Andrew Jackson defeated creek 2 Horseshoe Bend 1814
As US fought Britain, it also fought Indians in South
Confidence in the Mediterranean
Pirates from North African states had been seizing American ships
Congress sent warships to Mediterranean Sea, navy defeated pirates, Americans celebrated success
After War of 1812, US Navy battled pirates in the Meditarranean Sea
Confidence in the Economy
Manufacturing increased during war, American industries expanded after war
Congress chartered second national bank in 1816
Americans became more confident in their economy
Lousiana Purchase
France offered to sell entire North American territory, Lousiana doubled US size
This expansion would continue after War of 1812
US begun to expand in early 1800s, Lousiana Purchase of 1803 = first major US expansion
Causes for Concern
Americans feared European rivals could cause trouble in W. & S.
Great Britain had a strong military near Great Lakes, Spain still occupied Florida
US leaders concerned about European powers and their influence N. America after 1812
Treaty of 1818 (Britain and US)
Set US-CAanada border at 49th parallel
British Cession of 1818
improved relations, granted Americans fishing rights off coast of Canada, est joint control of Oregon Country for 10 years
West Florida
American settlers rebelled against Spanish rule in Baton Rouge
US forces seized Mobilee during War of 1812, Spain could not stop US from taking over
US and Spain both claimed W. Florida
Invasion of Florida
Independence movements in Latin America distracted Spain
Andrew Jackson invaded Florida in 1818, American forces captured Spanish forts
Spain threatened war but was actually powerless
Latin American Independence
Paraguay gained independence in 1811, Argentina declared independence in 1816, Chile declared independence in 1818
By the end of the 1820 nearly all of Latin America was independent
In 1810s, series of revolutions broke out in Latin America
Adams-Onis Treaty of 1819
Spain gave Florida to US, US gave up claims to Texas
Spanish officials worried that US would take Texas
Spain and US divided remainder of North America
American Concerns
new republics in Latin America could be conquered by European countries, Russia hoped to expand its territory down the Pacific coast
Americans feared that European powers could return to the Americas
US leaders became concerned about European ambitions in the Americas
Great Britain's Offer
Offered to make a joint statement w/ US, said it would oppose colonization in Latin America
John Quincy Adams convinced Pres. Monroe to reject offer, suspicious of British and did not want to appear weak
Britain also did not want its European rivals to set up American colonies
The Monroe Doctrine
Monroe Doctrine declared that the Americas were closed to new colonization
1823, Monroe issued Monroe Doctrine, declared that the US would not interfere in European conflicts or existing European colonies in the Americas, would oppose any European attempt to control any nation in N or S America
European powers were:
Britain supported Monroe Doctrine, British warships ruled oceans, British power helped make sure colonization would not happen
Monarchs = offended by bold statement
Short-Terms Effects of the Monroe Doctrine
showed that US was more confident about foreign policy
rep. strongner relationship between US and Britain
symbolized growing American nationalism and pride
Future of the Monroe Doctrine
helped explain why US would be involved in Latin American affairs
showed that US had interest in Latin America