Battles/Treaties
Where did the US victory over the British that ended the War of 1812?
Battle of New Orleans
Why did the United States issue an embargo and why was the Embargo Act passed?
They issued an embargo after US neutrality was violated and it was passed to avoid conflict with the British and French natives.
Where did Andrew Jackson lead his troops in battle against?
Creek Nation
What is Impressment?
The British practice of capturing American sailors and forcing them to serve in the British navy
What treaty settled the border between the United States and Canada?
Convention of 1818
Why did the War of 1812 help increase manufacturing in the United States?
the United States needed to produce goods imported in the past
What was the significance of the Convention of 1818?
It provided for a mostly undefended border between the United States and Canada
How did the War of 1812 create an increase in patriotism?
Americans were proud that the united states defeated a strong country
What happened when two countries signed the Adams-Onis Treaty?
Spain gave East Florida to the United States and the United States gave up its claims to what is now Texas
What event convinced Spain to transfer ownership of Florida to the United States?
Andrew Jackson's capture of St. Marks and Pensacola