The Rewrite
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SummaryAs a young nation the United States was faced with the prospect of gaining a foothold in the world, during a time when European aggression and tensions were running high. During the period from 1775 through 1819, American diplomats were able to achieve dramatic successes in the realm of foreign policy which helped shape the future of the country. Noted historian Samuel Bemis once observed that “Europe’s distresses led to America’s earliest diplomatic successes.” While Bemis was very astute at recognizing the circumstances in Europe that led to American diplomatic victories, he failed to see the whole picture. In addition to the problems in Europe, the American zeal for expansion greatly contributed to many early successes such as the Louisiana Purchase and Adams-Onis Treaty of 1819.
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- As a young nation the United States was faced with the prospect of gaining a foothold in the world, during a time when European aggression and tensions were running high.
- When war broke out in the colonies, English officials believed this event was a small, focused uprising in New England that could be put down with a show of force.
- Almost immediately after the surrender by General Cornwallis at Yorktown, the two sides began peace negotiations.
- Following the War of 1812, European problems once again proved favorable to the United States during the peace negotiations at Ghent.
- The close of the war was not marked by one battle, but rather was ended by the Treaty of Ghent, after months of deliberation.
- These two peace settlements following the War for Independence and the War of 1812 are striking examples of how European problems led to diplomatic successes for the United States.
- While it is easy to say that Louisiana 'luckily' fell into the United State's lap, this is not the case.
- Dwight's piece encapsulated the view of Americans.
- Over the course of the first 40 years of the United States, the country benefited from a combination of determination and leadership which lead to major successes in foreign policy.
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