Question

1. what was the adams-onis treaty (what were the treaty’s terms), and what countries did it involve?

essential question:
directions: write a persuasive paragraph that answers the following question:
how should the war of 1812 be remembered?
your paragraph should include key people, events, and circumstances that changed life in the americas. be sure to cite evidence to support your position and organize your argument into a well - written 5 - 7 sentence clear paragraph (module 8, lesson #). if you do not remember which lesson, then cite (module 8, lesson #). remember, clear paragraphs should include a claim and lead - in, evidence to support your thesis, and an analysis of your evidence explaining how your evidence supports your thesis statement (claim) and reasoning explaining the importance of your opinion.

Explanation:

13. What was the Adams - Onís Treaty (what were the treaty’s terms), and what countries did it involve?

The Adams - Onís Treaty, also known as the Transcontinental Treaty, was signed in 1819 between the United States and Spain. The terms of the treaty included Spain ceding Florida to the United States. In return, the United States agreed to assume $5 million in claims by American citizens against Spain and also recognized Spanish sovereignty over Texas. The treaty also defined the boundary between the United States and New Spain (which later became Mexico) more clearly, with the United States giving up its claims to territory in what is now Texas and Spain giving up its claims north of the 42nd parallel in the Pacific Northwest.

The War of 1812 should be remembered as a conflict that had multiple significant impacts. Key people like Andrew Jackson (who won the Battle of New Orleans) played important roles. Events such as the burning of Washington D.C. by the British and the defense of Fort McHenry (which inspired "The Star - Spangled Banner") were crucial. The circumstances included British impressment of American sailors, British support for Native American resistance to U.S. westward expansion, and U.S. desires for more territory. The war ultimately led to a sense of American nationalism, as the young nation proved it could defend itself against a major European power (Britain). It also had consequences for Native American tribes, as their alliances with the British were weakened, and for Canada, which further solidified its identity separate from the U.S. The war ended in a stalemate with the Treaty of Ghent, but the post - war era saw the "Era of Good Feelings" in the U.S. and a re - evaluation of relations between the U.S., Britain, and other nations in North America.

Answer:

The Adams - Onís Treaty (1819) had terms where Spain ceded Florida to the U.S., the U.S. assumed $5 million in American claims against Spain, recognized Spanish Texas, and the two nations clarified their North American boundaries (U.S. gave up Texas claims, Spain gave up Pacific Northwest claims north of 42° parallel). It involved the United States and Spain.

Essential Question: How should the War of 1812 be remembered?