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ASSIGNMENT 3/30
 Good morning 7-1 and 7-2

Section 2

Dealing with Other Nations

After the War of 1812 - US took a firm position against the influence of European nations. 

Spain’s power weakened in Florida - They could not stop the enslaved African Americans from leaving the US plantations and  entering Florida to join the Seminole Indians. Andrew Jackson captured slaves that escaped, destroyed Seminole villages. Spain could not protect Florida anymore 

*** ceded/gave it up to the United States.

Spanish colonies win their independence:

After the American and French revolutions, Latin Americans were inspired to fight for independence. 

Spain had trouble controlling the pressure for change in Latin America.

Mexico struggled for independence.  Father Miguel Hidalgo organized an army of Native Americans that freed many Mexican provinces.

Simon Bolivar lead the struggle for independence in South America.  He is often called the Liberator.

Monroe Doctrine:

President Monroe stated that the US would not allow European nations to create American colonies or interfere with the new and free nations of Latin America.  This boosted the influence of the US in the region. Convinced Americans their southern borders were safe from Europeans.

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Section 2

Dealing with Other Nations

After the War of 1812 - the United States took a firm position against the influence of European nations. 

Spain’s power weakened in Florida - They could not stop the enslaved African Americans from leaving the US plantations and entering Florida to join the Seminole Indians. Andrew Jackson captured slaves that escaped, destroyed Seminole villages. Spain could not protect Florida anymore - ceded/gave it up to the United States

Spanish colonies win their independence:

After the American and French revolutions, Latin Americans were inspired to fight for independence. 

Spain had trouble controlling the pressure for change in Latin America.

Mexico struggled for independence.  Father Miguel Hidalgo organized an army of Native Americans that freed many Mexican provinces.
Simon Bolivar lead the struggle for independence in South America.  He is often called the Liberator.

Monroe Doctrine:

President Monroe stated that the US would not allow European nations to create American colonies or interfere with the new and free nations of Latin America.  This boosted the influence of the US in the region. Convinced Americans their southern borders were safe from Europeans.

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