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The rush-Bagot agreement
The Rush-Bagot Treaty of 1817 & The Adam-Onis Treaty in 1819
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An agreement between Britain and the United States, right after the War of 1812, that severely limited naval armament on the Great Lakes. This resulted with Canada and the US sharing the lakes peacefully.
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The rush-Bagot agreement
Rush-Bagot Treaty
April 28, 1818 to October 2, 1818
The Rush-Bagot Treaty of 1817 and Adam-Onís Treaty of 1819
The Rush-Bagot Treaty of 1817 was an agreement between the United States and Great Britain that significantly demilitarized the Great Lakes following the War of 1812. It limited naval armaments on the lakes and established a framework for peaceful coexistence in the region. This treaty marked a step toward the demilitarization of the U.S.-Canada border, setting a precedent for future diplomatic relations and agreements between the two nations.
The Rush-Bagot Treaty of 1817 & The Adam-Onis Treaty in 1819
The Rush-Bagot Treaty, signed in 1817 between the United States and Great Britain, was significant because it effectively demilitarized the Great Lakes region, limiting naval forces on both sides. This agreement helped to ease tensions between the two nations following the War of 1812 and laid the groundwork for a peaceful and cooperative border between the U.S. and Canada. It marked an early step toward the long-standing peaceful relations and demilitarization that characterize the U.S.-Canada border today.
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