The War of 1812 Pages 202-205
President Jefferson passes the Embargo Act.
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British forces march on Washington D.C. and burn the White House.
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Blockade:
Seal up ports and prevent ships from entering or leaving a certain area
Tecumseh leads Native American tribes against federal troops.
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Tecumseh:
Shawnee Chief
Andrew Jackson routes the British in the Battle of New Orleans.
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Treaty of Ghent:
Declared an armistice, or end to the fight
Even Though it was fought after an armistice had been signed, why was the Battle of New Orleans an important victory for the Americans?
Because Jackson was able to defeat a strong British army and had lost few troops of his own.
Why did the war hawks call for war with Britain?
Because they found out that Native American in Tecumseh's confederacy were applied with guns, ammunition and whiskey by Britain
What was Jefferson's reasoning behind the Embargo Act of 1807?
Believed that it would hurt Britain and it would force them to honor American neutrality.
War hawks:
A group of young congressmen from the South and the West.
The Treaty of Ghent ends the war.
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Embargo:
A ban on exporting products to other countries
Andrew Jackson:
General from Tennessee
William Henry Harrison:
Governor of Louisiana territory
Do you think that Tecumseh's confederacy helped or hurt the cause of Native Americans? Explain your response.
Hurt the cause of the Native Americans because when he allied with Britain, problems and conflicts were produced which lead to the War of 1812 where lots of people were killed.
The War of 1812 begin.
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