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Do Now Regent Question – www.regentsprep.org "Our true policy is to steer clear of permanent alliances . . . . - George Washington President Washington made this statement to warn against United States involvement in 1.European military conflicts 2.international trade 3.the race for overseas colonies 4.westward expansion Do Now Regent Question – www.regentsprep.org "Our true policy is to steer clear of permanent alliances . . . . - George Washington President Washington made this statement to warn against United States involvement in 1.European military conflicts 2.international trade 3.the race for overseas colonies 4.westward expansion How did the United States handle Foreign Affairs after the War of 1812? Rush Bagot Agreement – 1817 • Treaty between the U.S. & Britain • Naval disarmament on the Great Lakes – extended along borders between the U. S. & Canada • SIGNIFICANCE –Britain treated the U.S. as equal – mutual trust and understanding Convention of 1818 (Treaty Line of 1818) • Fixed the boundary line between the U.S. & Canada – 49th parallel • Britain & the U.S. jointly occupied the Oregon Country • Shared fishing rights off the coast of Newfoundland Seminole War – 1818 • Florida – Spanish Territory • Seminoles/runaway slaves/white outlaws raiding United States territory • General Andrew Jackson (left) ordered to stop raids by natives using any means whatsoever • Jackson captured Pensacola, FL • Spanish too weak to fight Seminole Warrior Adams-Onis Treaty 1819 (Transcontinental Treaty) • Purchase of Florida • Bought by the United States for $5 million • Spain turned over: West Florida Claims in Oregon Country • U.S. turned over claims to the Spanish province of Texas