What were the only two parts of the Americas that were not under European control during the War of 1812.
Haiti and the United States.
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The American and French revolutions inspired what ethnic group to want control of their own affairs?
Latin Americans.
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What two countries indicated that they might help Spain regain its colonies?
France and Russia
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Canada remained in what colony after the American Revolution?
The British colony.
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Who is the person who organized an army of Native Americans that freed several Mexican provinces?
Father Miguel Hidalgo.
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Where was Spain's control especially weak?
Florida.
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When did Mexico's stuggle for independence begin?
1810
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Adams told President Monroe that he thought the U.S. should take action alone. Did President Monroe agree or disagree?
AGREE!
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Canada Split into 2 parts in 1791 what were the two parts called?
Upper Canada and Lower Canada
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Who was the best known leader of the struggle for independence from Spain?
Simon Bolivar.
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What is a group that African-Americans who had escaped slavery joined?
The Seminole Nation.
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In 1811 Hidalgo was captured and executed by troops loyal to what country?
Spain.
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What was the message to Congress in December of 1823 the President stated that said that the U.S. would not allow European nations to create American colonies or interfere with the free nations of Latin America called?
The Monroe Doctrine
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In 1837 there were rebellions against British rule in what part(s) of Canada?
Both the Upper and Lower
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What does self- government mean?
The right of people to rule themselves independently.
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When Andrew Jackson seized two important Spanish towns and forced the govenor to flee Florida it proved that the United States could what?
Take over Florida whenever it wanted.
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In 1823 what happened to the Mexican monarchy?
It was overthrown.
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What would the United States call any attempt that goes against the Monroe Doctrine?
Dangerous to our peace and safety
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What act merged Canada's two parts into a single unit governed by a Canadian legislature?
The Act of Union of 1841
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Who was the President when John Quincy Adams was Secretary of State?
James Monroe
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What did Spain do with Florida after it realized it could not protect Florida.
Gave it to the United States.
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By what year did most parts of Latin America throw off European rule?
1825
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What country's Navy was strong enough to block European action?
Britian's
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Between 1818 and 1846 the United States and Britian settled several border disputes regarding Canada. How is our relationship with Canada today?