Foreign Policy
What foreign policy did George Washington establish to keep America out of other countries' conflicts?
Isolationism
An agreement between the United States and Britain in 1794 to settle disputes left over from the Revolutionary War.
The Jay Treaty
What were the three main types of warships used in the War of 1812?
Ships of the line, frigates, and galleys.
Which two countries fought each other in the War of 1812?
The US and Britain
What treaty officially ended the War of 1812?
The Treaty of Ghent.
Why did America's location among foreign colonies make its foreign policy difficult?
Foreign powers surrounded the United States, creating threats to its trade and independence.
A diplomatic conflict in which French agents demanded bribes from American diplomats.
The XYZ Affair
Which type of warship was large and powerful, carrying many heavy cannons and fighting as a group, mainly used by the British navy?
Ship of the line
What two lesser powers were involved as enemies of the US in the War or 1812?
Native American tribes and Canada.
What new territories did the US gain from the Treat of Ghent?
None
During the Revolutionary War, America promised to help which country in its future wars?
France
The practice of forcing sailors, including American sailors, to serve in the British navy.
Impressment
Which type of warship was small and maneuverable, especially near the coast, leading to its popularity among pirates?
Galley
What was one major advantage Britain had at the beginning of the war?
A powerful navy and an experienced military.
What famous battle was fought after the peace treaty had been signed because news traveled slowly?
The Battle of New Orleans.
Did America always keep its promise to help France? Explain why or why not.
No. The United States tried to stay neutral and avoid being pulled into wars between France and Britain.
What was one way the United States tried to respond to British and French interference with American trade?
Possible Answers:
- It used trade restrictions, like embargos, to try to pressure foreign countries.
- It began building a navy to defend US merchant ships
Which type of ship was well-rounded and independent, mainly used by the US navy and merchants?
Frigate
What was one advantage the United States had during the war?
It had higher morale and the home turf advantage
Which political party lost influence after the War of 1812, and why?
The Federalist Party, because it opposed the war
Name two factors that made isolationism difficult for the United States.
Possible answers:
- European wars
- Foreign interference with American trade
- Impressment
- Piracy
- The US's desire to expand.
Name two major causes of the War of 1812.
Possible answers:
- British impressment
- Interference with American trade
- British support for Native American
- American demands for national pride
How did the war's fighting change as it progressed, especially after the British had more troops available following Napoleon's defeat?
Britain increased its attacks on the United States, including raids and invasions, while American forces won some important land and naval victories.
Why did many Native American nations fight against the United States under Tecumseh's Condeferacy?
They wanted to defend their lands and stop U.S. expansion into Native territories.
Who became president in 1817, and what new major policy did he create?
James Monroe - The Monroe Doctrine