Unit 4 Chapter 9 National Geo

What experiences contributed to Napoleon's loss of interest in the Americas?

After Napoleon suffered losses in Saint-Domingue, he felt that Louisiana was not valuable enough to keep.

Do you think the Louisiana Purchase was constitutional? Explain why or why not.

Although Jefferson worried that the Louisiana Purchase might be unconstitutional because the Constitution did not explicitly state that the federal government could acquire foreign land, the purchase was probably constitutional. The president has the power to initiate treaties that are then ratified by Congress. Congress ratified the Louisiana Purchase, so it was constitutional.

Why did the War of 1812 increased American patriotism?

Although the United States did not gain land by the terms of the treaty, Americans believed they had achieved a diplomatic/foreign relations victory by standing up to Britain and confirming U.S. sovereignty. This boosted patriotism.

4 causes leading to the 1812 War?

American sailors were impressed into the British Navy. Britain responsed to Non-Importation Act with aggression Americans suspect an alliance between Britain and Native Americans. War Hawks push for war.

Based on the boundaries of the Louisiana Territory, which European nations might have come into conflict with the United States over territorial boundaries?

Britain and Spain

How would you summarize Britain's military situation during the War of 1812?

Britain was fighting two wars: one with France and one with the United States. Britain focused only on France at first. Once the battle with France started going well, Britain shipped troops to North America to fight the United States.

How did Britain's war with France influence the outbreak of the War of 1812?

Britain's war with France brought naval blockades and dangerous passage for U.S. trading ships, as well as extensive impressment of American sailors into the British Navy.

Is the Louisiana Purchase constitutional?

Congress ratified the Louisiana Purchase so it was constitutional.

What seems to be Harrison's opinion of Tecumseh?

Harrison shows great admiration for Tecumseh's abilities and leadership, yet he hopes that the Native American chief's work will be "demolished" and "rooted up."

Why did Jefferson decide to go ahead with the deal even though it contradicted his philosophy of government?

He believed the Louisiana Purchase would strengthen the nation.

How was the Treaty of Ghent different from traditional treaties?

It did not declare a winner of the war. Its purpose was to hold Britain and the United States to the agreement that their relationship would go back to how it was before the war.

In what way did the Louisiana Purchase contradict Jefferson's philosophy of government?

Jefferson believed that the federal government only had the powers given by the Constitution, which does not mention the power to obtain new lands. Jefferson decided to go ahead with the deal because he believed the Louisiana Purchase would strengthen the nation.

Did Harrison support Tecumseh?

No. he hopes that the Native American chief's work will be "demolished" and "rooted up."

What geographic factor made Tecumseh's plan for union difficult?

Tecumseh was trying to unite Native Americans over a wide geographic area stretching from Canada through the Northwest Territory to the south of the United States. This meant that he had to do a great deal of traveling in his efforts to persuade tribes to join his confederacy.

How was the 1800 election decided?

The 1800 election initially resulted in a tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr. The House of Representatives voted 36 times over the course of six days and finally gave Thomas Jefferson a majority vote.

What were some difficulties the United States encountered while remaining neutral during the war between Britain and France?

The British and French each blocked American ships from supplying the other country with supplies. Britain took American ships and impressed sailors. Even as Jefferson closed U.S. ports to British ships, the British fired on coastal towns and entered the Chesapeake Bay.

What role did the War Hawks play in the War of 1812?

The War Hawks were members of Congress who, because they believed the British were encouraging Native American uprisings, supported war. Their anger put added pressure on President Madison when he was deciding what action to take.

What was the purpose of Treaty of Ghent in not declaring a winner of the war?

To hold Britain and the United States to the agreement that their relationship would go back to how it was before the war.

Who were the War Hawks?

members of Congress putting pressure on President Madison when he was deciding what action to take.