History Flashcards
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What happened after the Treaty of Greenville was signed? Was this the only example of this happening?
What happened was that the US government broke the treaty by continuing to not stop settlers from taking their land. An example of this happening is that the Indians gave up some of their land to the US for $20,000
How did War Hawks feel about Britain? What did they want the US government to do?
The war hawks wanted to go to war and they wanted to stay neutral. They wanted the government to stay neutral.
What were the main issues that faced the US as it prepared for the war of 1812?
They didn’t have lots of military,it was small and ill equipped
Who were the fighters on the American side of the Battle of New Orleans?
African americans were on the american side of the battle of new orleans
What was the main benefit to the US at the end of The War of 1812?
The main benefit was a surge in national pride and it was the “era of good feelings”. They had lots of national confidence after the war.
What were the main political divisions under President Monroe?
Under president Monroe the main political divisions were not about 2-split parties but a shift from the 1st party system to the 2nd party system. He wanted a relatively peaceful atmosphere.
Why did the South not want a protective tariff?
They didn’t want a tariff because it negatively affected the region’s agriculture economy
What was the outcome of the Case of Gibbons v. Ogden?
The outcome was that Chief Justice John Marshall’s court ruled that congress has the power to “regulate commerce” and also that federal laws take precedence over state laws.
What was the Monroe Doctrine?
It was an announcement that the US would not interfere in affairs of European nations or existing colonies of the European nations.
Why was the Louisiana Purchase significant?
It was significant because it almost doubled the size of the US and it provided lots of new territories for securing control over the Mississippi River and its ports of New Orleans.
What was Jefferson’s reasoning for going forward with the Louisiana Purchase even though it was not directly written in the Constitution?
Jefferson feared that the French controlled the vital waterways and posed a significant threat to American trade and westward expansions.
Which Rivers did the Lewis and Clark Expedition follow to get to the Pacific Ocean?
It was the missouri river and Columbia river
What were the causes of the War of 1812?
The cause was because of British interference with American trade and the impressment of American sailors as well as British support for the native Americans resistance on the frontier. Also the Americans feared that the British support for Indians would uprise.
What caused conflict between white settlers and American Indians during the early 1800’s?
Land disputes, cultural differences
How did the Treaty of Greenville settle the conflict between American Indians and white settlers?
The treaty of greenville was signed and it’s redefining the boundary between native American lands and people who are opened for american settlement.
How did Henry Clay’s System of High Tariffs on imported goods benefit the West and South?
The American system promised to help transport crops to northern markets, it made western territories more accessible for settlement and trade.
