Question

2 why were the rush - bagot agreement and the convention of 1818 compromises?

Explanation:

The Rush - Bagot Agreement (1817) and the Convention of 1818 were compromises to resolve post - War of 1812 tensions between the U.S. and Britain. The Rush - Bagot Agreement limited naval armaments on the Great Lakes to reduce military rivalry. The Convention of 1818 set the U.S. - Canada border (except Oregon), established joint occupation of Oregon, and regulated fishing rights, all to avoid conflict and promote peaceful relations.

Answer:

The Rush - Bagot Agreement (1817) and the Convention of 1818 were compromises to resolve post - War of 1812 tensions between the U.S. and Britain. The Rush - Bagot Agreement limited naval armaments on the Great Lakes to reduce military rivalry. The Convention of 1818 set the U.S. - Canada border (except Oregon), established joint occupation of Oregon, and regulated fishing rights, all to avoid conflict and promote peaceful relations.