1 janv. 1795 - The Treaty of San Lorenzo

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In 1795, while Spain was engaged in a war in Europe, America
pressed its claim to the land north
of the 31˚ parallel. Spanish offi cials
were reluctant to give up this land.
However, because they were already
preoccupied with the European war,
they did not want to risk another
war in America. In such a war, Spain
was sure to lose New Orleans and
perhaps more. To save as much of
their American colonial empire as
possible, the Spanish gave up their
claim to the land north of the 31˚ parallel. Under the terms of the Treaty
of San Lorenzo in 1795, Spain also allowed Americans free navigation of
the Mississippi River. America was also given the right of deposit in New
Orleans.

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