The War of 1812 and the Era of Good Feelings

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Why did the nation’s domestic affairs take a back seat to the nation’s foreign affairs during James Madison’s presidency?

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The possibility of war with England was viewed as more important than rechartering the National Bank.

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What is true about the Battle of Plattsburg (also known as the Battle of Lake Champlain)?

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This was a battle on land and sea.

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How could a British blockade affect the United States?

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It could prevent US trade and travel.

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Which of these is true about “The Star Spangled Banner”?

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Francis Scott Key wrote it after watching the bombing of Fort McHenry in the Battle of Baltimore.

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Who was Jean Lafitte and what was his role in the War of 1812?

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He was a pirate/privateer who brought weapons, fighters, supplies, and knowledge of the land to General Jackson’s army at the Battle of New Orleans.

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• *The War of 1812 ended with the Treaty of Ghent.
• *Democratic-Republican James Monroe became President.
• *Little to no internal divisions with political parties
• *The USA experienced a sense of national purpose and a desire for unity.
• These events would best be associated with the period known as ___.

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Era of Good Feelings

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Claim: The National Road fits into the American System. Which statement best supports this claim?

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It was uniting the country through more options for transportation and trade.

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What prompted President James Monroe to issue the Monroe Doctrine?

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He was worried that European powers like Austria, Prussia, France and Russia would try to regain colonies in Latin America for Spain.

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What is one of the main ideas of the Monroe Doctrine?

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The Western Hemisphere is closed to new colonization by Europe.

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Who enlisted the help of servants and enslaved workers to save many government records from the White House before the British burned it?

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Dolley Madison