100 likes | 266 Views
America’s neighbors in the early 1800’s. Russia. Canada (England). Mexico. Latin America (Spain, Portugal). Canada. Border region ruled by England US tried to invade and take over in Revolutionary War and War of 1812 – unsuccessful
E N D
America’s neighbors in the early 1800’s Russia Canada (England) Mexico Latin America (Spain, Portugal)
Canada • Border region ruled by England • US tried to invade and take over in Revolutionary War and War of 1812 – unsuccessful • Tension with US; England arms native tribes to fight US • Northern US border is disputed – England, America and Russia all claim WA, OR, ID
Mexico • Revolution from Spain begins 1810 • Miguel Hidalgo – freedom fighter • Revolution finally succeeds in 1821 • Mexico is wary as US farmers move to Texas in 1820s-30s – will US invade? • Spain also loses its grip on other territory in N & S America as well…
Spanish Florida • US wants more access to Gulf • US attacks Florida, saying we are recovering runaway slaves • Spain too weak to defend Florida • Adams-Onis Treaty 1819 Spain cedes to US
Latin America Venezuela Colombia • Revolutions continue throughout South and Central America • Simon Bolivar = “the Great Liberator” • By 1825, most of Latin America was independent Brazil
Russia • Have hunting, fishing camps along northern Pacific coast – Canada, Alaska • Claim the Pacific coast as far south as California (Fort Ross)
Monroe Doctrine • Many newly independent countries in N & S America • Most new countries are weak, disorganized • US is concerned European countries will try to re-take control
Monroe Doctrine • President Monroe 1823 speech • US vows to protect new countries from European aggression • Also wants to protect US trade with these countries
Latin America – we got your back! Europe: BUZZ OFF
Nearly 200 years ago, the US claimed the right (and responsibility) to protect vulnerable people and fledgling democracies… In what ways do we see that decision affect US foreign policy today?