Module 8 War and Expansion in America
What was the impact of the Battle of Tippecanoe?
It ended any chance for a combined Native American resistance to American settlement.
What was the purpose of the United States' plan to invade Canada?
Wanted to gain more land territory and break Native American alliance
Why did the British attack New Orleans in 1815?
They wanted to take control of the Mississippi River.
How did the War of 1812 create an increase in patriotism?
Americans were proud that the United States defeated a strong country.
At the Battle of New Orleans, commanded a combined force of U.S. soldiers, free African Americans, Choctaw Indians, state militia, and pirates in defeating an attacking British army.
Andrew Jackson
Which of these events convinced Spain to transfer ownership of Florida to the United States? Andrew Jackson's capture of St. Mark's and Pensacola
Andrew Jackson's capture of St. Mark's and Pensacola
In 1813, Commodore Oliver Perry defeated the British at the ______________ , forcing the British back into Canada.
Battle of Lake Erie
Put events in chronological order preceding the war 1812
British attack on Chesapeake Embargo Act Non-intercourse Act Battle of Tippecanoe Congress declaration of war on Britain
Following the War of 1812, the Convention of 1818 with Great Britain granted the United States ______________ off the coasts of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Fishing rights
Why did the Embargo Act of 1807 fail?
It impacted US trade more negatively than French or British trade
How was the Rush-Bagot Agreement important in keeping peaceful relations between the United States and Great Britain?
It limited how many military ships could be in the Great Lakes.
What was the significance of the Convention of 1818?
It provided for a mostly undefended border between the United States and Canada.
Treaty of Ghent
Signed in Belgium on December 24, 1814 treaty that ended the war of 1812
Why would British agents have wanted to arm Native Americans living in the old Northwest Territory?
Stop US growth
One leader who resisted American settlement was _________________ , who led an effort to unite the tribes living east of the Mississippi River against further settlement.
Tecumseh
Name of the American ship that was capture that started war of 1812
The Chesapeake
What was a consequence of the Creek War in 1813?
The Creek gave up much of their land to the United States.
Why did many Federalist leaders from New England attend the Hartford Convention during the War of 1812?
The Embargo Act and the war hurt the economy of New England severely.
How would faster communication at the time of the Treaty of Ghent have changed what happened at the Hartford Convention and the Battle of New Orleans?
The Federalist were protesting not to go to war when they already did and it ended soon after
Why was the Adams-Onís Treaty important?
The United States gained the territory of Florida
Why did the War of 1812 help increase manufacturing in the United States?
The United States needed to produce goods imported in the past.
Who was Oliver Harzard Perry?
The navy gave him the task to break British control over Lake Erie, after building a small fleet, he sailed out to meet the British on September 10th, beginning the battle of Lake Erie
Why did many politicians argue against war with Great Britain?
They feared the U.S. army and navy were too small compared to those of Great Britain.
Which of following were effects of the War of 1812? Select the three correct answers.
increased U.S. patriotism increased U.S. manufacturing decreased Native American power
Why was the Embargo Act passed?
to avoid conflict with the British and French natives
Which of the following were reasons the War Hawks favored war with Great Britain?
to stop British influence among Native Americans to gain more land for settlement by invading Canada
