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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 students are asked 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 students are asked 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 Great Lakes & waterways, which led to demilitarization of border with Canada that remains today.

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

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