U.S. History Chapter 7
Explain the popular reaction to Madison's declaration of war on the British.
Americans were very divided over the War of 1812.
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.
The British were dissatisfied with the Treaty of Ghent and sought to capture New Orleans to force a more favorable settlement. T/F?
False
How did Federalists react to the Louisiana Purchase?
Federalists were opposed to the Louisiana Purchase because they feared their power would diminish.
How did the War of 1812 influence American economic policy?
It led to the creation of a national bank. Businesses became supportive of tariffs.
How did the elimination of property requirements for voting significantly change the government of the United States during Jefferson's presidency?
More "common" men were elected to state legislatures and Congress.
How did the War of 1812 affect Native Americans?
Native Americans lost much of their land in the Great Lakes region. Native Americans lost much of their land in the South in battles such as Horseshoe Bend and the Creek War.
Identify how relations with Native Americans influenced Congress' decision to declare war on Great Britain.
Native Americans united behind several strong leaders and fought the United States with British support.
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?
The British had strong Native American allies. The military was unprepared for a war. Northeastern states refused to cooperate with the war effort.
Identify how Tecumseh's attempt to form an Indian Confederacy influenced the American decision to declare war on Great Britain.
The Confederacy threatened to unify the native peoples in America into a singular Indian nation and, with the support of the British, prevent American expansion.
What effect did the war with the Creeks have on the United States during the War of 1812?
The United States gained significant territory after a decisive defeat of the Red Stick Creeks.
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. T/F?
True
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. T/F?
True
The Hartford Convention proposed constitutional amendments to limit Republican influence, including requiring a two-thirds supermajority to declare war. T/F?
True
What prompted the demands of the delegates at the Hartford Convention?
a desire to limit the political power of southern states a desire to weaken the Republican party a desire to reduce the costs of the war to New England states
What were the issues that united American "war hawks" like Calhoun and Clay and led to the decision to declare war on Great Britain?
desire to expand the U.S. territory defend the honor of the young country prevent Native American conflicts stop the "impressing" of American sailors
What events helped Americans successfully negotiate an end to the War of 1812?
the Battle of Lake Champlain the Battle of Baltimore
Why did the United States take action against Great Britain during Jefferson's second term?
to protect the economic freedom of Americans