Exam #2 Flashcards
(103 cards)
1
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Did we defeat the British?
A
Yes, but they took alot
2
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The Articles of _______.
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Confederation
3
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Where we a Confederacy or Democracy during this time?
A
Confederacy
4
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Who has the power in a Confederacy?
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Everyone, it equal
5
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In 1783 the Brits _____ ______ _______ to the ground.
A
burnt, New, York
6
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Most Merchant Mariners where?
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Pirates/Privateers
7
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We couldnt trade because?
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The Brits owned all the trade routes
8
Q
Any Legislation required a ____ vote?
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2/3
9
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If anything was tax related it required a ____ vote?
A
3/4
10
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_______ threatens a Monarch
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Democracy
11
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Why are the Brits bringing a bunch of goods to the colonies?
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Cripple the economy
12
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How many parts where there with the conversation with Spain regarding borders?
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4 parts
13
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Who talked to Spain about borders?
A
John Jay
14
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Who did John Jay talk to from Spain?
A
Gardogni
15
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JAY-GARDOGNI part 1
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United States gives the rights to navigate river for 25 to 30 years
16
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JAY-GARDOGNI part 2
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Spain agrees to com. treaty and pay everything in speces.
17
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JAY-GARDOGNI part 3
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Spain promises to help against Mediterranean Piracy
18
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JAY-GARDOGNI part 4
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Spain wants more Northern Land
19
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Do we take the Deal with Spain?
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No, we decide to just work harder
20
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Were to we find Amber?
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In the Baltic Sea
21
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What are we looking for in the Indian Ocean?
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Tea and Spices
22
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Name a predominate spice?
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Peppercorn
23
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What was a danger when coming into the Mediterranean Sea?
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Individual Barbary States
24
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In the Articles of Confederacy of 1786, they paid a bribe to _______ of ________.
A
Morocco, 10,000
25
Ratification of the Constitution forms a ___________.
Democracy
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Congress demands them to do what?
Build a Navy
27
The Secretary of the war is?
Henry Knox, 1790
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Order Henry to give them a _________.
plan
29
T/F; The French Revolution was a world war?
True
30
Louie the 16th ______ ______ ______ ______.
cut their heads off
31
Why was the Order of Counsel?
It establishes neutrality
32
French passes a rule during the French revolution to allow Merchant ships to _________ anyone?
attack
33
Washington decides during the French Revolution that we aren't going to?
Help the French
34
What happen during the Navy Act of 1794?
The government purchases or built 6 frigates
Send a message to the fucking North African
Fuckers.
35
In 1796 we pay Algeria a 520,000 _________, build them a ___________, and pay a ____________. In hope to __________ things down.
Ransom/ 36 Gun Frigate/ 21,000 Bill/ calm
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The 5th area was considered?
CHINA
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Who was trading with China during this time period?
No one yet
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Where does the Empress of China leave from?
New York
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The Empress of China is headed to?
CHINA
40
Who Captains the Empress of China?
CPT. JOHN GREENE
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What 2 items will get you into the harbor to trade in China?
Gemseng root and silver coin
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Where does Gemseng root grow wild?
Back in the U.S.
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What were the silver coin used for?
Decoration
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Where does the Empress of China land when it arrives in China?
Port Canton
45
On July 4th 1789 Tariffs are created that do what?
Gives an incentive to use AMERICAN flag ships.
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It gave companies that used AMERICAN flag ships to move their good a _____% discount.
10
47
Y/N, Did foreign flags vessels have to pay less of a Tariff while trading in the US?
N
48
When was the Constitution Ratified?
1789
49
Today we carry less the. ____% of cargo.
1
50
In 1793 during the war France and England want to break our _________.
Neutrality
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What does AAFTPAROAS stand for?
An Act For The Protection And Relief Of AMERICAN Seaman
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Placing ________ agencies in other countries to protect the mariner.
Federal
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Louie the 15 has what happen to him?
Bye bye head
54
What is England's belief of the sea?
MY NAVY RULES THE SEA THEREFORE I RULE THE SEA
55
What is the only way to fully maintain a blackade?
If you maintain sight of the vessels your blocking
56
Can England truly maintain a blockade during the war against France?
No, so it passes a paper blockade
57
England is attempting to block __________ trade by using a?
Colonial, paper blockade
58
What could be considered Contraband?
War time effort trading to help the other side, being either cause we are technically neutral.
59
Who was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court that fought against the English Blockade?
J. Jay.
60
What does th4 J Treaty of 1796 say:
1. England leaves US
2. Limited trade agreement, coastwise and carribean, smaller ships
3. England pays back for all ships seized
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In 1793 Loue 16th beheaded by who?
Monarchs of Europe
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The Monarchs of Europe Declare war on who?
France
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Who are the three super powers?
1.England 2.France 3. Spain
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What does the Pinckneys Treaty of 1795 do?
Began negotiations with Spain over the right of deposit
65
Where did we want a Right of Deposit, that Spain controlled?
New Orleans
66
Spain New they couldn't keep enough resources in the U.S. so they agree to a 2 part treaty.
1. Establish Spanish border of Florida
| 2. Spain grants the right of deposit in New Orleans
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What does the Right of Deposit allow us to do?
Take AMERICAN, goods into Spanish territory to trade. (Trade post)
68
French models the politics after who?
The US once we became a democracy
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Does Wahsington come to the aid of France?
NO
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During the war between France and England, they start attacking our ____________ are start considering us Prize Goods.
Merchant Ships
Don't have a Navy we are fucked
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What was the XYZ Affair?
AMERICAN and French diplomats sat down trying to agree on no more attacking our merchant ships.
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Did we agree to the terms of the XYZ Affair?
No, paying a bribe before starting conversations was stupid
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Navy is created on?
April 30, 1798
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Message sent to France on may 1798, which was Congress authorizing what?
Seizure of armed vessels and privateering in US waters
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What are the Americans trying to do to the french?
Subdue, Seize, and Take
Expanding from the US waters to the High Seas
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The Quasi War was against?
French
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During the Quasi War the American authorized _______ privateers and _______ will be equipped.
1,000/ 200
365 will hunt down the french
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What was the convention of 1800?
It ended the Quasi War
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What were the parts of the Convention of 1800?
1. No more Allie with France
2. Stop capturing AMERICAN ships
3. Respect neutrality
80
Adam loses to who?
Thomas Jefferson
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What is one of the biggest things that America needs right now? More _________.
Time
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The convention of 1800 also open the door to?
The Lousiana purchase
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What do they do to the Navy after the war?
Sell off and mothball the rest
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Why did we sell off the Navy?
Save money
85
In 1801 Tripoli does what?
Declares war on the US. They don't have a Navy so they be fucked.
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Tripoli declares war on the US this war is called?
Tunisia war
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The Tunisia war forces the US to maintain what?
Squadron in the Mediterranean
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Eventually Tripoli signs a treaty to end the war with no ________?
Bribe
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Jefferson again concludes between 1803-1805 No Bluewater NAVY instead what?
Gun boats and stationary stateside facilities
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2 great battles in 1805 where:
Trafalgar and Austerlitz
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Austerlitz was a land battle by commanded by _____________.
Napoleon
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Napoleon's army defeats _________ and __________ forces in Austerlitz.
Russian, Austria
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Who attacks the British fleet at anchor?
Horatio Nelson
94
England again wants to break American Neutrality by kidnapping _____________.
Merchant Mariners
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Does the Essex that gets caught in 1800, get released?
yes
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Where does the American ship Essex get taken when it is caught?
Admirality Court
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They let the ESSEX go because it was apart of ________ __________.
Broken Trade
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Can you trade French goods with France?
No
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What did the Polly Case in 1805 do?
Ended, Broken Voyage
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In May 1806 British Admiralty, Order of Counsel redeclares France into a _____________.
paper blockade
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In October 1806 Napoleon issues the ________ _________.
Berlin decree
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In 1807 the British Admirality issues more orders:
England require neutrality to buy license
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Battle between these two ships made America issue an Embargo to stop trade with everyone.
Chesapeake VS. Leopard
