MIssouri Comp/ Monroe Doctrine

Sectionalism

Loyalty to one's own region of the country, rather than to the nation as a whole

Simon Bolivar

Venezuelan statesman who led the revolt of South American colonies against Spanish rule

Rush-Bagot Agreement

1817 agreement that limited United States and British Canada naval forces on the Great Lakes

Convention of 1818

An agreement between the United States and Great Britain that settled fishing rights and established new North American borders.

Adams-Onis Treaty

an 1819 agreement in which Spain gave over control of the territory of East Florida to the United State.

Monroe Doctrine

President James Monroe's statement forbidding further colonization in the Americas and declaring that any attempt by a foreign country to colonize would be considered an act of hostility.

Nationalism

A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country

American System

Economic program advanced by Henry Clay that included support for a national bank, high tariffs, and internal improvements; emphasized strong role for federal government in the economy.

Missouri Compromise

an agreement in 1820 between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions in the United States concerning the extension of slavery into new territories

Four major points expressed in the Monroe Doctrine.

1. The United States would not interfere in the affairs of European nations. 2. The United States would recognize, and not interfere with, colonies that already existed in North and South America. 3. The Western Hemisphere was to be off-limits to future colonization by any foreign power. 4. The United States government would consider any European power's attempt to colonize or interfere with nations in the Western Hemisphere to be a hostile act.

Why is it so important both then and now?

The Monroe Doctrine has a long lasting impact on the foreign policy of the United States. Presidents throughout history invoked the Monroe Doctrine when intervening in foreign affairs in the Western Hemisphere. For example: The U.S. has continued to consider Latin America within its sphere of influence - the area a nation claims some control over. At times, it has intervened in Latin American affairs when its own interests, such as national security, were at risk.

What was happening in the world that caused the Monroe Doctrine to be written?

At the time, Spanish colonies in the Americas had declared independence from Spain. After Mexico broke free from Spain in 1821, President Monroe grew worried. He feared that rival European powers might try to take control of newly independent Latin American countries. He was also concerned about Russia's interest in the northwest coast of North America.

What was the world's reaction to the Monroe Doctrine?

Some Europeans strongly criticized the Monroe Doctrine, but few European countries challenged it.

What were the terms of the Missouri Compromise?

1. Missouri would enter the Union as a slave state. 2. Maine would join the Union as a free state, Keeping the number of slave and free states equal. 3. Slavery would be prohibited in any new territories or states formed north of 30 degrees 30' latitude - Missouri's southern border.

What problem was the Missouri Compromise intended to fix?

At the time, the Union has 11 free states and 11 slave states. Adding a new slave state would have tipped the balance in the Senate in favor of the south. The compromise solved the conflict by letting Main join the Union as a free state, keeping the number of slave and free states equal and prohibiting slavery in any new territories or states that formed north of 36 degrees 30' latitude of the Missouri southern border.

How did the Missouri Compromise impact the United States and why?

Despite the success of the compromise, there were still strong disagreements between the North and South over the expansion of slavery. Though it was passed forty-one years before the Civil War, it still played a large role in laying the groundwork for the war that was to come. It contributed to the division and disagreement between north and south regarding the issue of slavery and made the issue more contentious between the two sides of the country.