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What years did the First Barbary War take place?

1801-1805

What was the result of the First Barbary War?

It resulted in a peace treaty.

Who won the election of 1804?

Thomas Jefferson

What conflict involved France and Britain seizing American ships?

The conflict with Britain during the Napoleonic Wars.

How many American ships did Britain seize in 1807?

1,000 American ships.

What incident involved the British demanding access to a U.S. ship?

The Chesapeake Incident.

What was Jefferson's response to British aggression in 1807?

He enacted the Embargo Act.

What did the Embargo Act do?

It prohibited U.S. trade with Europe.

Who was elected president in 1808?

James Madison.

What did the War Hawks want?

They wanted war with England.

When did the War of 1812 officially begin?

June 1812.

What significant event occurred in August 1814?

The British burned Washington, D.C.

What inspired the writing of the Star-Spangled Banner?

The Battle of Baltimore.

When was the Treaty of Ghent signed?

December 24, 1814.

What was the outcome of the Battle of New Orleans?

The U.S. won, despite the treaty being signed earlier.

What was Henry Clay's American System?

A plan to unify the North and South through tariffs, a national bank, and internal improvements.

What did the Monroe Doctrine declare?

The Americas were not open for colonization by European powers.

What was the significance of the Era of Good Feelings?

It marked a period of national unity and political harmony.

Who was the first president to implement the Monroe Doctrine?

James Monroe.

What was the purpose of the Embargo Act?

To protect American interests by halting trade with Europe.

What did the Non-Intercourse Act of 1809 do?

It allowed trade with countries except Britain and France.

What was the impact of the War of 1812 on the U.S. economy?

Exports and imports decreased, hurting the economy.

What was the outcome of the Hartford Convention?

It discredited the Federalists after the news of New Orleans.

What was the significance of the Battle of New Orleans?

It created the impression that the U.S. had won the War of 1812.

What did the Treaty of Ghent fail to address?

Impressment of American sailors.

What was the main goal of the protective tariffs introduced after the War of 1812?

To eliminate the price advantage of British goods.

What infrastructure project connected Lake Erie to the Hudson River?

The Erie Canal.

What was the significance of the Federalist Papers?

They promoted the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.

What did the War Hawks believe about impressment?

They viewed it as a violation of U.S. sovereignty.

Who was the youngest member of the Continental Congress?

James Madison.

What was the main message of the Monroe Doctrine?

The Americas are separate from European conflicts and colonization.