Chapter 8 Flashcards
The embargo act of 1807
A law passed by the US Congress and signed by President Thomas Jefferson. It prohibited American ships from trading in all foreign ports. Was intended to decrease trade with Britain and France in order to and interference with US shipping
Warhawks
Members of Congress to put pressure on James Madison to declare war against Britain. They want to go to war
Treaty of Ghent
Signed on December 24, 1814 in the city of Ghent was a peace treaty that ended the war between the US and the United Kingdom
Battle of New Orleans
Happens after the war of 1812. Andrew Jackson wins
Zebulon Pike
Explores the seven Rocky Mountains. Makes his way down to Oklahoma, Texas, and eventually to Mexico
What is the significance of the Louisiana purchase?
It allows continued westward expansion.doubles the size of the US. Jefferson goes against what he said all along
Why did the U.S. Navy defeat the British Navy in the war of 1812?
The British were spread out
What mounds prove to be a major obstacle to the Lewis and Clark expedition?
The Bitterroot/Rocky Mountains
What is the significance of the battle of the Thames river?
It breaks Indian power in the Northwest territory. Defeating Native Americans
What is significance of the battle of Tippacanoe?
The prophet dies. Dream of Tecumseh dies
Why did the embargo act fail
US economy decreased. Little effect on Britain
What were the results of the Treaty of Fort Jackson?
Insta creeks war/Mississippi River area. Gave up 23,000,000 acres of land. Ends fighting of Native Americans
Put the following in chronological order:
1) The war of 1812
2) The embargo act
3) War between France and Great Britain
4) violations of US neutrality
The war of 1812 =4
The embargo act =3
The war between France and Great Britain=1
Violations of US neutrality =2
Why did Tecumseh his actions were US officials?
Forming Confederation. Is he being held by the Britz? Probably
Who is the president of the United States during the war of 1812?
James Madison
