US History 1: War of 1812 Test

Tecumseh

A Native American Leader working to gather allies to convince them to stop selling land to Americans and to join together

Election of 1808

Madison became president and would later face bigger challenges, like the War of 1812.

The Prophet

It refers to a Native American religious leader named Tenskwatawa, also known as The Shawnee Prophet.  

Frigate

A powerful shp, but fast enough to outrun larger ships

Francis Scott Key

A lawyer and poet, he is mainly famous for the lyrics SSB

Treaty of Ghent

Was the peace agreement signed on December 24, 1814, that officially ended the War of 1812 between the US and GB.

Oliver Hazard Perry

He defeated the BN in the GL 

Hartford convention/ association

A meeting of federalists opposing the War of 1812 leading to political decline

Tariff Act of 1816

It was designed to protect American industries from foreign competition. Americans wanted Americans to buy American goods. 

War of 1812 result

There was peace between GB and USA 

Factory system/ what is it

Mass organized production machines and workers in one spot 

Samuel Slater and industrialization

Builds the first thread factory in Pawtuck RI

Adams-Onis Treaty

It was in 1819 and Spain had ceded Florida to the U.S. and gave up the claim to Oregon Territory.

Battle of New Orleans

A final major battle of the War of 1812 fought after the treaty was signed

Demilitarization of Great Lakes/ Foreign policy

The military was removed from this area because it had to do with foreign policy.

Erie Canal/Economic Growth

Canals improved the network of transportation. More efficient for moving goods than overland transportation

Why did the Federalists lose power?

The Federalists lost power primarily because of a combination of political, social, and external factors. Some reason where because Opposition to the War of 1812, The Rise of Democratic-Republicans, The Era of Good Feelings, Economic Changes and Nationalism, and because of Internal Divisions.

What economic roles did different regions of the United States (North, South, West) play during the early 1800s?

Each region's economic role during the early 1800s contributed to the broader economic development of the United States, setting the stage for the complex national economy that emerged in the later 19th century.

Why was the Monroe Doctrine created/ what did it do?

The Monroe Doctrine was created in 1823 to keep European countries from getting involved in the Americas. It had warned the European countries to not interfere with the Americans. It also protected the United States from European influence.

How did the Missouri Compromise attempt to solve the issue of Slavery?

The Missouri Compromise of 1820 tried to keep a balance between slave states and free states. One attempt was to try and stop the agreements between the South and North over slavery but it did not solve the problem.

How did foreign policy such as the Rush Bagot Agreement, The Adams-Onis Treaty, and the Monroe Doctrine promote nationalism? 

The foreign policy was able to promote nationalism by building up the United States position on the asserting its authority in the Western Hemisphere. The polices were able help the U.S. power, to expand its territory, and gain respect as a growing nation.

How did the cotton gin impact the agricultural economy in the South?

The Cotton gin had a huge impact on the agricultural economy in the South. This is because the cotton gin had made cotton production more efficient, profitable and much faster. This led to the growth of slavery which it made cotton one of the main crops in the South.