History Chapter 5 test

What was the major issue that led to conflict in the West?

The major issue was land, specifically the desire of American settlers to expand westward.

Who were the primary groups in conflict over the land in the West?

American settlers (or the U.S. government) and Native Americans.

What was the main reason Native Americans resisted American expansion?

They were protecting their ancestral lands, way of life, and sovereignty (they did not want American expansion).

What role did the British play in the conflict in the West?

The British sought to cause trouble for the new American nation by providing arms/weapons to Native American tribes.

In a single sentence, summarize the central theme of this conflict.

The westward movement of American settlers encroached upon Native American lands, leading to armed conflict exacerbated by British interference.

Who was Tecumseh and what did he believe NA needed to do?

He was a NA leader who believed that NA tribes needed to unite to stop American expansion

What did William Henry Harrison believe about Techumseh’s support?

Harrison believed Tecumseh was being backed by the British

WHo was elected president in 1808?

James Madison was elected as the 4th POTUS of the US in 1808

What was the Battle of Tippecanoe?

It was the a battle between the US forces led by Harrison and NA warriors. Tecumseh’s forces were defeated, and his dream of Native alliance was destroyed 

What happened to Tecumseh after the Battle of Tippecanoe?

Tecumseh fled to Canada after losing the battle and his hopes for a united Native resistance

Who were the War Hawks and what did they want?

The War Hawks were a group of young American politicians who called for war with England, partly because of British support for Native Resistance

How did the British and American natives compare at the start of the war?

The British looted ships and had a laree navy scattered around the globe, while the US had only about 20 ships but well-trained sailors

What was the British naval strategy against the US?

The British blocked all American ports to cut off trade and supplies 

What was the USS Constitution and why was it important?

It was a strong American warship that helped boost morale with its victories at sea

Where did battles occur along the Canadian border?

Battles were fought near the Great Lakes and along the Canadian border 

What were two British advantages in the war?

Help from NA and refusing to fight deep in foreign territory

Why was the Battle of Lake Erie important?

it gave the US control of the lake, boosted morale, and blocked future invasions from Canada

who led the US to Victory at Lake Erie

Oliver Hazard Perry let the US to Victory

what happened at the battle of the Thames River

The US won, tecumseh was killed, and the native alliance with the British ended

what was the Creek War

A conflict of the Gulf Coast where Andrew Jackson LED US forces against native tribes the Allied with the British 

what happened after Britain defeated France

Britain increase pressure on the US, forcing more troops and resources on the war in America

what did the British do in Washington DC

They burned the White House, Capital, and other federal buildings 

what did Dolly Madison say during the burning of Washington

She saved a portrait of George Washington

how did Americans feel after the burning of Washington

Dash, but it also strengthened their resolve

what ended at the Battle of New Orleans

Andrew Jackson became a military hero after a major American victory

What was the Treaty of Ghent

It ended the war and restored piece between the US and Britain 

what were the effects of the war on American Patriotism

It boosted national pride and was seen as a “ second War of Independence”

how did the war affect Native Americans in the West

It broke their power and influenced in the region

What happened to US manufacturing during the war

It increased due to trade interruptions, helping the economy grow