Treaty of Friendship and Alliance facts for kids
| Treaty of Friendship and Alliance between Great Britain and the Moskito Nation | |
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The entire Treaty of Senock Dawkra
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| Type | Bilateral |
| Drafted | 16th March, 1740 |
| Signed | 16th March, 1740 |
| Location | Senock Dawkra |
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| Parties |  Great Britain
Mosquito Nation |
| Language | English |
The Treaty of Senock Dawkra was an important agreement. It was also called the Treaty of Friendship and Alliance. This treaty was signed on March 16, 1740. It was a deal between King Edward I of the Moskito Nation and the British.
Under this treaty, King Edward gave his kingdom to King George II of Great Britain. In return, the British promised to protect the Moskito Nation with their military. The treaty also said that King Edward would use English laws in his lands. This agreement changed a lot for the Moskito people.
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A Look Back: How the Treaty Came to Be
Early Connections with Britain
Long before this treaty, the Moskito Nation had ties with Great Britain. The first Moskito king, Oldman, even visited England. This visit helped create a strong friendship between the two. In 1710, another agreement was signed. It was called a Treaty of Friendship. This treaty made the Moskito Coast a "protectorate" of Britain. A protectorate means one country protects another, often controlling some of its affairs.
Why the 1740 Treaty Was Needed
The main reason for the 1740 Treaty was to get the Moskito Nation's help. Great Britain needed their support in a conflict called the War of Jenkins' Ear. This war was fought mostly between Britain and Spain. The British wanted the Moskito people to fight against the Spanish.
Later Conflicts and Changes
The Moskito Nation also helped Britain in the American War of Independence. During this war, they caused trouble for the Spanish. However, after this war ended in 1783, Britain gave up its official control over the area. Even so, Britain still unofficially protected the Moskito Nation for some time.
Later, in 1860, the country of Nicaragua gained control over the Moskito Kingdom. This happened after another agreement called the Treaty of Managua.
What the Treaty Said: Key Points
The Treaty of Senock Dawkra had several important points. These points explained what each side agreed to do.
Giving Land and Becoming Subjects
- King Edward I agreed to give all his country to Great Britain. This land stretched on both sides of Cape Gratia di Dios. It included all areas where the Moskito people lived.
- King Edward and his people agreed to become subjects of Great Britain. This meant they would be under British rule. They also asked for the same protection and laws as the English people who would settle there.
Asking for Help and Fighting Enemies
- The Moskito Nation wanted Great Britain's help. They wished to get back lands that the Spanish had taken from them. They were ready to join any fight to achieve this goal.
- They also agreed to help other Native American nations. Their goal was to help these nations break free from Spanish rule. They would join any British forces sent to the West Indies for this purpose.
Accepting a New Commander
- The Moskito people agreed to accept Captain Robert Hodgson as their main commander. He was chosen by the Governor of Jamaica. They promised to follow all orders and instructions from him. These orders would come from the Governor of Jamaica or the King of Great Britain.
See also
- List of treaties
- Treaty of Friendship
