Foreign Affairs
War of 1812 Part I
War of 1812 Part II
President Monroe
Misc.
100
Why did Congress pass the Embargo Act in 1807?
To economically hurt the British and their war effort because of violation of U.S. neutral rights at sea.
100
Who was responsible for a U.S. naval victory on Lake Erie?
Oliver Hazard Perry
100
How did frontier conflicts with Native Americans increase anti-British feeling?
The assumption of British support of Native Americans was supported by the discovery of British guns at the Battle of Tippecanoe as well as Tecumseh’s escape to British Canada.
100
What was agreed upon by the Convention of 1818?
The designation of the 49th Parallel as border between Canada and U.S.
100
Which of the following challenged President Jefferson's view of government power:
A) Reducing the size of the United States Army
B) Sending naval vessels to blockade the Barbary pirates
C) Purchasing the Louisiana Territory
D) Cutting government spending
C) Purchasing the Louisiana Territory
200
Who were the Warhawks?
Group of young Republicans who wanted to go to war with Britain and expand American influence
200
Who wrote a poem about the defense of Baltimore that became our national anthem?
Francis Scott Key
200
What occurred in August 1814 that is considered a low point of the war?
British capture of Washington D.C. and the burning of President’s Mansion and Capital Building
200
What significance did the Adams-Onis Treaty have on the U.S.?
The United States gained Florida and became a transcontinental nation.
200
Which issue being depicted in this illustration?
British impressment of American sailors
300
Who was sent to France to negotiate use of the Mississippi which led to Louisiana Purchase?
James Monroe and Robert Livingston
300
What’s the significance of the Battle of New Orleans?
It made Andrew Jackson a national hero and increase national sentiment across the country
300
What was inspired by the defence of Fort McHenry?
“The Star-Spangled Banner”
300
What name was given to the policy of non-European involvement in "the Americas?"
The Monroe Doctrine
300
Why did President Jefferson favor a "laissez-faire" attitude toward the nation's economy?
As a strict Constructionists, he believe in less government interference
400
What did Tecumseh want to create to deal with white settlers on Native American land?
He wanted to build a confederacy of tribes.
400
What is the name for individually owned ships who raided British shipping?
Privateers
400
How did Francis Scott Key know that “through the night” the flag still flew?
Continual rocket and bomb explosions by British ships through the night.
400
Why do historians call the time of Monroe’s Presidency the “Era of Good Feelings?”
It was a time of increase national pride, little political strife, and a strong desire to forge new relations with foreign nations
400
What's the significance of Marbury vs. Madison?
John Marshall and the Supreme Court established the precedent of judicial review.
500
Based on what we've learned, why did the United States go to war with Britain in 1812? (Provide 3 reasons)
1) Impressment
2) Violation of neutral rights on the seas
3) Supporting Indians on the frontier
4) Expansion (land)
500
What is the Treaty of Ghent and what issues did it resolve?
It’s the treaty that ended the War of 1812 which didn’t change any borders or deal with impressment
500
Who was the Shawnee chief who fought to keep Native American lands?
Tecumseh
500
Who helped countries in South America to gain their independence?
Simon Bolivar
500
How did Lewis and Clark’s expedition promote westward settlement?
Clark's detailed maps of trails and Lewis's detailed writings provided valuable details of the terrain encouraged people to move west