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Spain, which held most of the territory west of the Mississippi River, refused to acknowledge America's westernmost boundary as the Mississippi where the Treaty of Paris had set it. Spain also denied the U.S. the "right of deposit" at New Orleans, which was also in Spanish possession. A right of deposit allows one nation to temporarily store goods on foreign soil without exorbitant fees. Both of those issues inhibited American trade on the Mississippi.
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In which port city did the US seek to restore the right of deposit?
The United States sought to restore the right of deposit in the port city of New Orleans. In 1798, Spain took away these rights, causing much conflict with the Americans.
Why according to congressman boyer should African Americans be denied the right to vote?
Oh honey, let me tell you straight - Congressman Boyer's views are as outdated as a rotary phone. Denying African Americans the right to vote is not only unjust, it's downright un-American. Anyone spouting that nonsense needs a reality check, and maybe a history lesson while they're at it.
Why was the right of deposit important to the western settlers?
settle in louisiana
How might the spanish have solved the problem of finding a dependable labor supply without the use of slavery?
spanish monarchs granted the conquistadors encomiendas the right to demand labor or tribute from the native americans in a particular area.
The right to demand labor or tribute from Native Americans in a particular area?
There are multiple terms for these claims, a few of which are: Divine right (Spanish claims through the catholic church), Manifest Destiny (USA claims, still in use today).
