Treaty with Morocco (1836) facts for kids
| Type | Treaty of Peace |
|---|---|
| Signed | September 16, 1836 |
| Location | Meknes, Morocco |
| Parties |  Morocco United States |
| Languages | Arabic and English |
The Treaty with Morocco was an important agreement signed on September 16, 1836. It was made between the United States of America and the country of Morocco. This treaty helped both nations get along peacefully.
The agreement was officially approved by the United States on January 28, 1837. It showed how these two countries wanted to work together.
A Lasting Friendship: The 1836 Treaty
This treaty was very special for the history of the United States. It was a permanent agreement, meaning it was meant to last forever. It is also considered one of the oldest treaties of its kind that the U.S. has with other countries.
One big part of this treaty was about the French protectorate in Morocco. A protectorate is when a stronger country takes control over a weaker one, but lets it keep some local leaders. The United States did not agree with France taking control of Morocco. Even when France asked many times, the U.S. did not officially recognize this control. The U.S. only recognized it much later, on October 20, 1917, when World War I was happening.
What the Treaty Covered
The agreement had 25 different rules or articles. These rules helped make sure both countries could trade and live peacefully. Here are some of the main things the treaty talked about:
- Where people could live: It set rules for citizens from both countries living in the other country.
- Freedom to trade: It allowed people from both countries to buy and sell goods freely.
- Rules for ships: It explained how ships from both countries should act in ports and on the open ocean.
- Dealing with war: It set rules for how to handle business and trade if the two countries ever went to war with each other.
- Staying neutral: It made sure that if one country was fighting another foreign country, the other treaty partner would stay neutral and not pick sides.
See also
- List of treaties
- Treaty with Tripoli (1805)
- Treaty with Algiers (1815)
- Treaty with Tunis (1824)
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