MOD 8 Study Guide

Battle of the Thames River

Near Detroit, in 1813, victory for General William Henry Harrison, where Tecumseh was killed

Battle of Horseshoe Bend

Andrew Jackson defeated the Creek Indians, eradicating all opposition to American westward expansion

Battle of Washington, D.C.

British attacked DC and burned White House during the War of 1812

Battle of New Orleans

Jackson led a battle when British troops attacked U.S. soldiers in New Orleans; the War of 1812 had officially ended, but word had not yet reached the U.S.

Battle of Lake Erie

Battle where a Naval force led by Oliver Hazard Perry defeated the British and secured Lake Erie

Why did the War of 1812 help increase manufacturing in the United States?

The lack of goods from blockades made Americans make more products in their homeland

Why was the Embargo Act passed?

To avoid conflict with the British and French navies

What was the significance of the Convention of 1818?

settled disputes U.S. and Canadian border to avoid fighting; set fishing rights

Which event convinced Spain to transfer ownership of Florida to the United States?

Andrew Jackson invaded Florida and takes Spanish forts

Arguments FOR going to war with Britain

British support for Tecumseh angered Americans; also angered by trade restrictions and wanted to invade Canada; War Hawks and southern and western farmers wanted

Arguments AGAINST going to war with Britain

The U.S was not ready to fight; New England Federalists wanted

How did the War of 1812 create an increase in patriotism?

From the numerous accounts of victory when it seemed America had no chance at winning

What ways did the war between France and Great Britain cause problems for the United States during Thomas Jefferson's presidency?

Britain and France kept trying to ban the U.S. from trading with the other- caused Jefferson to pass embargo act- made him unpopular and increased support for Federalists

Why did the Embargo Act of 1807 fail?

It impacted U.S. trade more negatively than French or British trade.

What impact did Tecumseh have on the US

Influenced the need for war against Britain due to his army being supplied by them.

What was the impact of the Battle of Tippecanoe?

It ended any chance for a combined Native American resistance to American settlement; attack led by Harrison

Why did the British attack New Orleans in 1815?

They wanted to take control of the Mississippi River; after the war; make A. Jackson a hero

What were the effects of the War of 1812?

Increased American patriotism, Weakened Native American Resistance, U.S. manufacturing grew

Why did many Federalist leaders from New England attend the Hartford Convention during the War of 1812?

They wanted to agree to oppose war

What was a consequence of the Creek War in 1813?

The Creek gave up much of their land to the United States; broke the power of the natives

How was the Rush-Bagot Agreement important in keeping peaceful relations between the United States and Great Britain?

Demilitarized the Great Lakes, causing fewer aruments/fights

Why was the Adams-Onís Treaty important?

Gave the U.S Spanish Florida in exchange for land claims in Texas; Florida was invaded by Andrew Jackson, which intimidated Spain

Treaty of Ghent

ended war of 1812; both sides didn't get much land