Vocabulary / Mystery
What is a tribute/bribe? How are these terms connected to our unit?
Paying someone to do what you want?
What were the names of the two men who were commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson to explore the Louisiana Territory?
Lewis and Clark.
What happened at the end of Thomas Jefferson's Presidency to Alexander Hamilton. How is Aaron Burr connected to this.
He was killed in a duel by Alexander Hamilton.
What did the British do to the United States in the early months of the war that was especially detrimental (hurtful) to the economies of the New England states?
They issued a blockade in a number of major port cities.
What year did the War of 1812 start? What year did the War of 1812 end?
What is a blockade? How is this term connected to our unit?
Preventing people/things from leaving or entering a place.
What was the name of the man who gained power in France following the American Revolution who unsuccessfully tried to take over Europe?
Napoleon Bonaparte.
What happened to Aaron Burr following the Alexander Hamilton incident?
His political career ended / he never went to prison for it though.
What was the name of the person who saved the portrait of George Washington during the burning of Washington D.C. by the British (Hint: She was the first lady of the United States during the time)?
Dolley Madison.
What was the name of the treaty that ended the War of 1812?
The Treaty of Ghent.
What political party was James Madison affiliated with?
Democratic-Republican.
What was the name of the Native American guide who helped Lewis and Clark navigate the West? Why did she join the expedition in the first place?
Sacagawea. She joined because her husband was hired as a interpreter and he brought her along to keep him company.
Were the Emabrgo and Non-Intercourse Acts successful? Explain your answer.
No. They were unsuccessful as they crippled the national economy.
During the early months of the War of 1812, why were the British initially unable to utilize all of their military personnel and invade the United States?
The British had most of their military personnel in Europe fighting the French ruler Napoleon during the Napoleonic Wars.
Why was the Battle of New Orleans fought two weeks following the signing of the Treaty of Ghent? Which side won the battle? What was the name of the victorious general who led the American army during this war?
What is an embargo? How is this term connected to our unit?
A restriction on trade.
How much did the United States pay France for the above transaction?
$15 million
What did the Embargo Acts make it illegal to do?
Trade with Europe.
What was the name of the Battle that the Star Spangled Banner was written at? What city was the battle fought in?
What political party tended to be in favor of going to War with Great Britian? What political party tended to be against going to war with Great Britain? Who was the President of the United States during the War of 1812?
How did Thomas Jefferson successfully win the Barbary Pirate Wars?
He issued a successful bloackade that crippled the economy of Tripoli. The rulers signed a treaty ending all future attacks and tribute payments because of it.
Why was Napoleon in interested in selling the Louisiana Purchase to Thomas Jefferson?
What act replaced the Embargo Act? Why did Jefferson replace the Emabrgo Act? What did this new act do?
Non-Intercourse Act / It was unsuccessful / Made it illegal to trade with France and Great Britain.
What region of the country was against the War of 1812? What regions of the country were in favor of the war (name two)?
New Englad = Against; The South and The West = Pro-War
What was the long-lasting impact that the War of 1812 had on the economy of the New England region of the United States? Why aspect of the war caused this to happen?
The New England region became more industrialized (built more factories during this time period). They did this because they had to begin producing their own materials due to the British Blockade in the early months of the war.