Early Presidential Administrations- Monroe Administration- Slide 11 Adams Onis Treaty

Summary

The Adams-Onís Treaty, signed in 1819 and ratified in 1821, was a key agreement between the United States and Spain. Negotiated by John Quincy Adams and Luis de Onís, the treaty resolved territorial disputes, with the U.S. acquiring Florida and establishing a new western border stretching from Louisiana to the Pacific Ocean. The treaty also recognized Texas's independence and saw the U.S. assume responsibility for $5 million in damages from uprisings against Spain. The treaty helped secure U.S. borders and address threats posed by escaped slaves and Seminole raids.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Adams-Onís Treaty, also known as the Transcontinental Treaty, was signed in 1819 and ratified in 1821 under the Monroe Administration.
• 😀 The treaty was negotiated by U.S. Secretary of State John Quincy Adams and Spanish Minister Luis de Onís.
• 😀 The treaty was essential for securing the southern border of the United States and resolving conflicts with Spain.
• 😀 The United States was concerned with threats from escaped slaves and Seminole Indians in Florida, particularly affecting the state of Georgia.
• 😀 General Andrew Jackson led military raids into Florida, garnering popular support for acquiring the land.
• 😀 As a result of the treaty, the United States gained the present-day state of Florida from Spain.
• 😀 The treaty defined the border between U.S. territory and Spanish holdings, stretching from Louisiana to Wyoming and along the 42nd parallel to the Pacific Ocean.
• 😀 The United States agreed to respect the independence of Texas, which was a key issue at the time.
• 😀 The U.S. took responsibility for $5 million in damages from American uprisings and conflicts in Spanish territories.
• 😀 The Adams-Onís Treaty was a significant step in U.S. expansion and territorial security during the 19th century.

Q & A

What is the Adams-Onís Treaty also known as?

The Adams-Onís Treaty is also known as the Transcontinental Treaty.

When was the Adams-Onís Treaty signed and ratified?

The Adams-Onís Treaty was signed in 1819 and ratified in 1821.

Who negotiated the Adams-Onís Treaty on behalf of the United States?

The Adams-Onís Treaty was negotiated by John Quincy Adams, who was the U.S. Secretary of State at the time.

Who represented Spain in the negotiation of the Adams-Onís Treaty?

Luis de Onís represented Spain in the negotiation of the Adams-Onís Treaty.

Why was the Adams-Onís Treaty necessary for the United States?

The treaty was necessary to secure the United States' southern border, as escaped slaves and Seminole Indians were threatening the state of Georgia, and General Andrew Jackson led raids into Florida.

What territory did the United States acquire through the Adams-Onís Treaty?

The United States acquired the present-day state of Florida through the Adams-Onís Treaty.

What was the new border established by the Adams-Onís Treaty?

The new border established by the Adams-Onís Treaty ran Northwest from Louisiana to the present-day state of Wyoming, then went west along the 42° latitude line to the Pacific Ocean.

What did the United States agree to regarding Texas's independence in the Adams-Onís Treaty?

The United States agreed to respect Texas's independence as part of the Adams-Onís Treaty.

What financial responsibility did the United States take on in the Adams-Onís Treaty?

The United States took responsibility for $5 million worth of damages that occurred during American uprisings against Spain.

What role did General Andrew Jackson play in the events leading to the Adams-Onís Treaty?

General Andrew Jackson, who would later become president, led raids into Florida that were popular in the United States and helped generate support for acquiring the land, which eventually led to the Adams-Onís Treaty.