Invasion of Canada
Why did the British in Canada, arm the natives?
Because we were crossing the line established in the treaty of Greenville
What was Thomas Jefferson's goal when he asked congress to fund an expedition to explore the Louisiana?
To find a water route to the Pacific Ocean
In 1814, who's empire collapsed?
Napoleon
Who had to decide to go to war or not?
Jefferson,Madiosn
In 1795 the Untied States paid nearly------million to the ruler of Algiers for the release of a ship and its crew?
1
Who was the Native American leader that thought they had to unite to protect their land?
Tecumseh
How long did the Corps of Discovery group spend carrying their boats and supplies 18 miles around Great falls?
1 month
How many British troops were sent from Montreal into New York?
15,000
What was the reason America went to war with Britain?
Britain was hijacking/stealing American ships
What happened in 1807 with the British and the American ships?
The British warship(Leopard), stopped the American warship and refused to comply, the British warship opened fire killing 3 Americans
At the battle of Tippecanoe, how many of Harrison's troops died?
200
Who were the Shoshone?
(Indians) Known as the Snake Nation who occupied both East and West of the Rocky Mountains
What battle made Andrew Jackson a national hero?
Battle of New Orleans
What act was passed to stop British from hijacking ships?
The Non intercourse Act.
Who did Napoleon declare to obey the British system?
Merchants
Who was the president being pressured to declare war?
James Madison
How many new species of plant life did the Lewis and Clark expedition find?
178
What day and year was the Treaty of Ghent signed?
December 24th, 1814
Why did the British economy drop?
The Untied States stopped buying
What made Jefferson unpopular?
Embargo
What was the plan of the attack on Canada?
Attack from Detroit, Niagara falls, and the Hudson river
7,032 ft above sea level
What latitude did the US and Great Britain set the US-Canada border, which now is MN to the Rocky Mountains?
49o North Latitude
What did Macon's bill number two do?
It reopened trade with Britain and France
What does Embargo mean?
A government ban on trade with other countries