HMH Module 8: War and Expansion in the Americas Assessment Review

Why was the Embargo Act passed?

Why was the Embargo Act passed?

To avoid conflict with British and French natives.

What were the Order of Events?

1. British Attack on the Chesapeake - June 1807

2. Embargo Act passed - December 1807

3. Non-Intercourse Act passed - 1809

4. Battle of Tippecanoe - 1810

5. Congress’s Declaration of War Against Great Britain - 1812

What were arguments for war against Great Britain?

1. Great Britain has armed Native Americans on the western frontier.

2. Invading Canada would give the United States more land for settlement

What were arguments for no war against Great Britain?

1. The US Army/Navy was too small to fight against Great Britain

2. Great Britain can produce more military supplies than the United States

3. Better relations with Great Britain would help U.S. trade

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

The United States needed to produce goods imported in the past.

Battle of the Thames River

Ended British influence in the Northeast

Battle of Horseshoe Bend

Caused the Creek to give up much of their land to the United States

Battle of Washington DC

Resulted in the burning of many Capital Buildings

Battle of New Orleans

Made Andrew Jackson a national hero

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

Americans were proud that the United States defeated a strong country.

What was the significance of the Convention of 1818?

It provided for a mostly undefended border between the United States and Canada.

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

Andrew Jackson's capture of St. Mark's and Pensacola

Rush-Bagot Agreement

The United States and Great Britain may each keep one military ship on Lake Ontario and Lake Champlain.

Convention of 1818

1. U.S. fisherman may fish along the Newfoundland and Labrador coasts

2. The border of the United States and Canada between the Great Lakes and Oregon Country will be along 49° north latitude

Adams-Onís Treaty

1. Florida will be part of the United States.

2. The United States no longer claims any part of Texas.

What was the First Event?

British Attack on the Chesapeake - June 1807

What was the Second Event?

Embargo Act passed - December 1808

What was the Third Event?

Non-Intercourse Act passed - 1809

What was the Fourth Event?

Battle of Tippecanoe - 1810

What was the Fifth Event?

Congress’s Declaration of War Against Great Britain - 1812