Standard(s): 27. Explain the major significance of the following historical documents: Constitution Bill of Rights Monroe Doctrine Missouri Compromise.
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Standard(s):27. Explain the major significance of the following
historical documents:• Constitution• Bill of Rights• Monroe Doctrine• Missouri Compromise• Gettysburg Address• Emancipation Proclamation• Civil War Amendments (13, 14, 15)
33. Identify United States relationships to major countries and how these relationships affect
• foreign policy
Disputes with Great Britain– United States and British Canada
both wanted fishing rights in the Great Lake
Rush-Bagot Agreement• Limited naval power on the Great Lakes
for both the United States and British Canada
Convention of 1818• Set the border between U.S. and
Canada at the 49º N Latitude
• As far west as the Rocky Mountains
• Gave U.S. fishing rights of Newfoundland and Labrador coast
• Agreed to occupy the Northwest together
Andrew Jackson
• Monroe sent General Jackson to Florida
• At the same time:– Conflicts
arose between the U.S. and the Seminole Indians of Florida
• Without orders Jackson
– Took over Spain’s important military posts
– Overthrew the governor of Florida
Adams-Onis Treaty• The Spanish
leaders agreed to settle border disputes between Spain and the U.S.– Span gave
East Florida to the U.S.
– The U.S. gave up what is now Texas
• By the early 1820’s most of Spain’s colonies in the Americas had declared independence
• Monroe feared European powers might come in and take control
• Monroe was afraid of Russian interest in the northwest coast of North America
• Great Britain had close trading ties with Latin America
Monroe Doctrine• An exclusive statement of American
policy warning European powers not to interfere with the Americas
Four Points1. The U.S. stays out of
European affairs2. The U.S. recognizes
existing European colonies
3. The Western Hemisphere is off-limits for colonization
4. The U.S. would see European attempts to colonize in the Western Hemisphere as a hostile act
• The Monroe Doctrine remains important to U.S. foreign policy.
• The U.S. continues to consider Latin America within its sphere of influence
• The U. S. has intervened in Latin American affairs when its interests are at risk
• Review pg 301 #1a & c, 2a – c, 3a & b – 5
• In complete sentences, incorporating the question into the answer
Nationalism• Feelings of pride in ones nation.
• American nationalism began growing as the United States began expanding.
Henry Clay• Wanted
– A strong national economy • To promote nationalism and
reduce conflict– A national bank
• To provide a single currency• To make interstate trade easier
– A protective tariff• To improve roads and canals
American System• Developed by Clay
• A series of measures intended to make the United States economically self-sufficient
Cumberland Road• The first road built by the federal
government
• Begun in 1815, in 1850 reached Illinois
Wheeling Suspension Bridge completed in 1845
Erie Canal
• Begun in 1817, completed in 1825
• Allowed movement between towns on Lake Erie to the east coast.
Free or Slave• The Union had 11 free states and 11
slave states
• Missouri wanted to enter the union as a slave state
– this would tip the balance of power in the government in favor of the South
• Henry Clay convinced Congress to agree to the Missouri Compromise
Missouri Compromise Passed by Congress in 1820
1) Missouri would enter as a slave state
2) Main would enter as a free state
3) Slavery to be prohibited in new territories north of 36°30’ latitude
– Missouri’s southern border
• The House of Representatives had to choose the winner – They chose Adams.
• Jackson claimed Adams made a corrupt bargain with Henry Clay.
• When Adams chose Clay to be secretary of state, support for Adams weakened.
• Review pg 305 #1a & c, 2a – c, 3a & b
• In complete sentences, incorporating the question into the answer
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