The Louisiana Purchase and The War of 1812

test 4/15

Who was Thomas Jefferson and What did he aim for?

He was president in 1800, a democratic republican, and he aimed to reduce power of the government.

What was his main focus?

The west side of the continent

What was the settlers means of?

They transported their goods to a large port and market New Orleans

What did Jefferson learn in 1801?

That Spain had given its part (New Orleans and part of Louisiana) to France

Who was Napolean?

French Emperor who wanted to conquer North America

Jefferson was scared of what will happen to America. What did he do?

He negotiated with France for the New Orleans and part of Florida territory. Monroe and Livingston were sent to France to close the deal.

What happened to France and its control over Haiti?

France lost control after the Haitian Revolution, with Toussiant L’Ouverture as Haiti’s leader.

Napolean needed money for the wars he had caused. What did he sell?

He offered out all of Louisiana (including New Orleans) to the United States. The treaty was signed April 30 1803 which cost 15 million.

Who were Lewis and Clark and what was their expedition?

They were explorers, set out to explore the west (Spring 1806). The hope was to find a waterway from the Mississippi to the Pacific Ocean. They also learned about the animals, plants, geographical features and people.

Which mountains had they crossed on their journey?

Rocky Mountains

Another expedition happended after, what was it?

Sent by the president again, Captain Zebulon Pike led an expedition to explore the southern portions of the Louisiana Territory.

What mountain is named after him?

Pikes Peak

What happened when they reached New Mexico?

Spainsh became suspicous about them of being spies, so they had been in jail for several months.

What happened before the war of 1812?

France and Britain were at war. Worry rose in thinking America would help either, Britain impressed American sailors to serve on their ships.

Who was next president?

James Madison

What was the reason for this war?

Due to the impressment, British wanted to keep America invading Canada.

When did the war start and its beginning?

June 1812, Congress declared war on England and British attacked by using the technique blockade to prevent trade. America decided to invade Canada which didn’t work.

What happened August 1812?

New England opposed the USS Constitution to the Brititsh warship Guerrie. That battle was a American Victory.

What happened after The Battle of Put-In-Bay?

America had most control over The Great Lakes. British tried quickly to retreat to Canada with America after them. They fought and America won that battle.

Who was Cheif Tecumseh?

A leader, who sided with British, attempted to unite Native American tribes against American expansion. Eventually killed in battle.

What happened in the south during war?

Andrew Jackson defeated many NA land which was now collected by Americans.

What happened in August 1814?

British troops invaded Washington, D.C., burning several buildings, including the White House.

What happened in September 1814?

The British attacked Fort McHenry in Baltimore. This lead to the writing of the "Star-Spangled Banner." by Francis Scott Key (who had been watching).

At the end of the war what happened?

On Christmas Eve, 1814 The Treaty of Ghent was signed and war was finally over.