APUSH War of 1812 Flashcard

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Between which years did the British impress 10,000 Americans?

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1803-1807

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What was the British intent in intercepting the Chesapeake?

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To search for British deserters

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How many sailors were seized from the Chesapeake?

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Four

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How many of the seized sailors had served in the Royal Navy?

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Three

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What was the British strategy involving New Orleans in 1814?

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To invade and capture the city

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What did the Red Sticks consider Americans to be?

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Land thieves

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Who arrived in Washington from the Hartford Convention to present their demands? Options: Federalist emissaries, British diplomats, French ambassadors, Democratic-Republican leaders

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Federalist emissaries

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How were the Federalists mocked by the Democratic-Republicans?

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As defeatists and traitors

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What was the primary goal of the Jefferson Embargo Act?

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To stop British impressment of American sailors

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What was a significant consequence of the Jefferson Embargo Act on the American economy?

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Severe economic downturn