Unit 5 Class 4

Front

Which country started stopping American ships, seizing cargoes and (sometimes) seizing American sailors in the early 1800s?

Back

Great Britain

Front

In the early 1800s, Britain was stopping American ships and impressing American sailors. What action did Jefferson take?

Back

He had Congress pass an Embargo Act - the US would not be trading with anyone.

Front

What law was responsible for the info in the graph? Options: Embargo Act, Jay's Treaty, Pinckney's Treaty, The Sedition Act

Back

Embargo Act

Front

What two things caused the War of 1812?
1. Britain declared war on France
2. Britain was stopping American ships and taking sailors
3. Britain was causing trouble out west with Indians
4. Britain owed the USA money

Back

Britain was stopping American ships and taking sailors; Britain was causing trouble out west with Indians

Front

Who was president when the USA declared war on Britain?

Back

James Madison

Front

Who wrote the "Star-Spangled Banner"?

Back

Francis Scott Key

Front

Which political party held a meeting in 1814 that proposed amendments to the constitution AND discussed the possibility of New England states seceding from the USA?

Back

The Federalist Party

Front

The Treaty of Ghent ended the War of 1812 and -

Back

established the US / Canadian border at the 49th parallel.