US History - Chapter 7: The Early Republic, 1800-1815

The "war hawks" supported the war because of their desire to defend the young country's "national honor." Which battle most supported their claim that the independence of the young country was at stake?

-Washington D.C :Americans were outraged after the British burned Washington, D.C. After the Battle of Baltimore, American forces successfully repelled the British from the area. The Burning of the Capitol. This 1817 etching of the burnt Capitol shows shackled slaves (bottom right) and angels overhead. It appeared in a book arguing that the destruction of "the temple of freedom" was a sign that God disapproved of slavery. After the British burned Washington, D.C., angry Americans resisted British attempts to capture Baltimore.

The United States' desire to claim Canada and Florida contributed to the decision to declare war on Great Britain. Why was the United States unable to accomplish this goal?

1) The military was unprepared for a war 2) Northeastern states refused to cooperate with the war effort 3) The British had strong Native American allies

How did the War of 1812 impact the United States?

American industry expanded. American pride and nationalism surged.

How did the Treaty of Ghent achieve the United States' objectives in its dealings with Great Britain?

Britain agreed to stop encouraging Native Americans to attack settlers in the Great Lakes region.

Identify the northern fronts on which the United States won major victories during the War of 1812.

Commodore Thomas Macdonough defeated the British after another significant battle took place on the Great Lakes. Oliver Hazard Perry's victory on Lake Erie gave the United States control of the Great Lakes and led to the British evacuation of Detroit.

How did Jefferson's domestic policies impact the westward expansion of the United States?

The repeal of the whiskey tax supported farmers west of the Mississippi. The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the country. The sale of government-owned lands encouraged settlement west of the Appalachians.

Which of the following were President Thomas Jefferson's major accomplishments during his first term as president?

The spread of a more democratic political culture. The Louisiana Purchase A reduction in the national debt

John C. Calhoun, a South Carolina representative in Congress, said, "I don't like Henry Clay. He is a bad man, an imposter, a creator of wicked schemes. I wouldn't speak to him, but, by God, I love him [for wanting war]." What were the issues that united American "war hawks" like Calhoun and Clay and led to the decision to declare war on Great Britain?

defend the honor of the young country stop the "impressing" of American sailors, prevent Native American conflicts, desire to expand the U.S. territory

Why did the United States declare war on Great Britain in 1812?

to end the impressment of American sailors by the British navy. to conquer Canada

Why did the United States take action against Great Britain during Jefferson's second term?

to protect the economic freedom of Americans

The scroll clutched in the American eagle's talon represents the U.S. Constitution, and the burning structure in front of Thomas Jefferson is inscribed with the words "Altar of Gallic [French] Despotism." Which of the following groups are most likely to agree with the criticism of Jefferson expressed in this political cartoon?

Federalists who maintained that Jefferson had wrongfully expanded the power of the presidency, merchants who adamantly opposed the Embargo Act

Jefferson's display of Republican simplicity during his inauguration demonstrated his attempt to connect with the common man and set the tone for his presidency where he would work to overturn Federalist policies.

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In what ways did the war between France and Great Britain in the early 1800's impact the United States?

The French and the British interfered with American shipping across the Atlantic. British warships stopped American merchant ships and forcibly "impressed" sailors into the British navy.

The British were dissatisfied with the Treaty of Ghent and sought to capture New Orleans to force a more favorable settlement.

False- It took six weeks for the news of the Treaty of Ghent to reach the United States. Neither side knew about the Treaty of Ghent when the Battle of New Orleans was fought.

What events helped Americans successfully negotiate an end to the War of 1812?

The Battle of Lake Champlain The Battle of Baltimore

How did the War of 1812 change the United States?

Political leaders realized the importance of a strong military., The United States took over vast amounts of Native American land. The United States gained global prominence.

How did the Republican party fare after Jefferson was reelected?

The party began to fragment into moderate and extreme camps. Republicans controlled Congress.

Jefferson's Embargo Act and Madison's Non-Intercourse Act failed to encourage Britain and France to respect American neutrality.

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The Hartford Convention proposed constitutional amendments to limit Republican influence, including requiring a two-thirds super majority to declare war.

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What were the primary causes of the American decision to declare war on Great Britain in 1812? The British did not want a war with the United States to distract from their war with France, so in response to Madison's declaration of war, Great Britain attempted to avoid conflict with the United States by giving in to some of Madison's demands.

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What prompted the demands of the delegates at the Hartford Convention?

a desire to limit the political power of southern statesa desire to weaken the Republican partya desire to reduce the costs of the war to New England states