8.32-8.33 Monroe Presidency

The Monroe Presidency

Essential Questions:

-How did the Convention of 1818 and the Adams-Onis Treaty

change geographic boundaries of the United States?

-How did the Monroe Doctrine influence U.S. foreign policy?

Multiple Choice

Who was James Monroe?

• 10th president of the United States

• 5th president of the United States

• 15th president of the United States

• 20th president of the United States

Convention of 1818

 Treaty of 1818 signed to settled the border dispute

between the U.S. and British territory (Canada)

 Both nations would have joint occupation of the Oregon

territory

 Both nations agreed to form the border along the 49th

parallel (line of latitude)

 The U.S. lost land north of the parallel and the British

lost land south of the parallel

 Signified Britain’s last loss of significant territory

Multiple Choice

Why was Monroe's presidency known as the "Era of Good Feelings"?

• Slavery had begun to decrease which led to more national unity.

• There was more national unity due to the end of the War of 1812.

• The Federalist party came to a compromise with the Democratic-Republican party.

• The Homestead Act was passed which led to widespread expansion and land ownership.

Adams–Onís Treaty

 Created more clearly

defined borders for the
Louisiana Territory

 Defined the border

between the U.S. and New
Spain (Spanish territory)

 Spain ceded (gave up)

Florida to the U.S.

 The U.S. agreed to give

Spain control of Texas

Multiple Choice

This treaty established U.S. claims to Florida and gave the U.S. access to the Pacific.

• Adams-Onis Treaty with Spain

• Convention of 1818 with England

• Treaty of Versailles with Germany

• Webster-Ashburton treaty with England

Multiple Choice

During Monroe's presidency, he and his secretary of state signed the Adams-Onis Treaty with Spain which gave the U.S. which piece of land?

• California

• Oregon

• Alabama

• Florida

The Monroe Doctrine

 Stated that any other attempts

at colonization or interference
by European nations would be
seen as acts of war

 The U.S. agreed to not interfere

with European colonies or any
other European affairs

 The U.S. and Britain wanted to

make sure new Latin American
countries maintained
independence

 The goal was to make sure that

the New World (North and South
America) would not become a
battleground for the Old World
(Europe)

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**Issued on Dec. 2, 1823, establishing American foreign policy for years to come & set the stage for America to become a world power.​

Multiple Choice

The Monroe Doctrine said __________________.

• no more European colonies could be started in the Americas

• Europe must leave the Americas alone

• the United States would stay out of Europe's business

• all of the above

Multiple Choice

What does the Monroe Doctrine do?

• Kicks all European nations out

• Tells European nations they cannot colonize any more

• Tells European nations their citizens cannot come into the nation anymore

• Removes all European colonies from the colonies they currently have

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is FALSE about the Monroe Doctrine?

• The U.S. would help fight communism in Africa

• The U.S. would not get involved in conflicts between European countries

• The U.S. would not allow European countries to start new colonies

• None of the above

Extension Activity

 Territorial Changes Map 1818-1819

 Label and color a map showing the border changes that

occurred with the Convention of 1818 and the Adams-Onis
Treaty

 Your map must have the following:

 Different colors or shades showing British territory, U.S.

territory, Spanish territory, and the Oregon territory (joint
control between Britain and the U.S.

 Different colored lines showing the borders established with

the Convention of 181 and the Adams-Onis Treaty

 A clearly defined map key

1. You will need 5 different colors to complete the map.

2. Make sure to use the map on the screen to help you color-code.

3. When finished with the map, answer the questions below.​

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​Some text here about the topic of discussion.

​Adams-Onis Treaty Map

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