Treaty of Friendship and Alliance
The Treaty of Friendship and Alliance was signed on April 8, 1740, between King Edward I of the Miskito Nation and the British. Based on the terms of the treaty, King Edward relinquished his kingdom to King George II in return for British military protection. Moreover, the accord dictated that King Edward adopt all English laws throughout his territories.
History
Moskito's first king, Oldman, had previously come to England, subsequently tying Moskito and Great Britain in close relations. In 1710, a Treaty of Friendship was signed establishing a British protectorate over the Mosquito Coast.[1][2]
The impetus for the 1740 Treaty was to gain Moskito support in the War of Jenkins' Ear.[2]
Moskito also fought in the American War of Independence, harassing the Spanish. In 1783, after this war, the British relinquished their control over the area, though maintained an unofficial protectorate.[2]
Nicaragua gained sovereignty over the Moskito kingdom in 1860 following the Treaty of Managua.
See also
References
- ^ Tran, Mark (2007-09-04). "Felix menaces the real Miskito coast". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2020-03-28.
- ^ a b c "Kingdoms of Central America - Kingdom of Miskito". www.historyfiles.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-03-28.