THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
WAR OF 1812
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They agreed to reopen trade between the nations.
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They agreed to jointly occupy the Mexican Territory for 10 years.
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They agreed to increase the number of warships on the Great Lakes.
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They agreed to set an official southern boundary for the Louisiana Territory.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Great Britain agreed to relinquish claims to the Northwest Territory, and both countries pledged to work toward ending the slave trade. America, in turn, gained influence as a foreign power. News of the treaty spread slowly, and word of peace did not reach the American and British armies for some time.
Detailed explanation-2: -Contents. On December 24, 1814, The Treaty of Ghent was signed by British and American representatives at Ghent, Belgium, ending the War of 1812. By terms of the treaty, all conquered territory was to be returned, and commissions were planned to settle the boundary of the United States and Canada.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Treaty of Paris was signed by U.S. and British Representatives on September 3, 1783, ending the War of the American Revolution. Based on a1782 preliminary treaty, the agreement recognized U.S. independence and granted the U.S. significant western territory.
Detailed explanation-4: -On February 16, 1815, the day President James Madison sent the Treaty of Ghent to the Senate, senators approved it unanimously. With ratification of this treaty, the War of 1812 came to an end.