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His accomplishments were numerous and continue to shape our nation to this day, although he does not always receive the credit he deserves.  Often tests ask about key achievements that happened under Monroe's leadership, but without mentioning his name.

His accomplishments were numerous and continue to shape our nation to this day, although he does not always receive the credit he deserves.  Often tests ask about key achievements that happened under Monroe's leadership, but without mentioning his name.

In 1817, the United States and Britain agreed to limit armaments on the Great Lakes and waterways, which led to complete demilitarization of our border with Canada, which remains today.  This is known as the "Rush-Bagot Treaty," and it saved both sides much money in military costs.

In 1817, the United States and Britain agreed to limit armaments on the Great Lakes and waterways.  This led to the complete demilitarization of our border with Canada which continues to this day.  This is known as the "Rush-Bagot Treaty," and it saved both sides much money in military costs.  It also enabled trade to flourish between the two countries, and Canada continues to be our largest trading partner comprising nearly $321 billion of goods and services annually, nearly twice the amount of trade we have with China.

In 1819, Monroe completed the Adams-Onis Treaty to annex Florida to the United States, and also added property north of the southern border of current Oregon (which we now call the "Northwest").

In 1819, Monroe completed the Adams-Onis Treaty to annex Florida to the United States, and also added property north of the southern border of current Oregon (which we now call the "Northwest").