Chapter 8 TEST

Front

In 1813, Commodore Oliver Perry defeated the British at the 

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Battle of Lake Erie

Front

After the War of 1812, Americans entered Spanish Florida continually to capture____________________.

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escaped slaves

Front

How did the Convention of 1818 affect the boundaries of the United States?

Back

It drew a border between the U.S. and Canada extending to the Rocky Mountains.

Front

Following the War of 1812, the Convention of 1818 with Great Britain granted the U.S. _________ off the coasts of Newfoundland and Labrador.

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fishing rights

Front

How was the Rush-Bagot Agreement important in keeping peaceful relations between the U.S. and Great Britain?

Back

It limited how many military ships could be in the Great Lakes.

Front

Why did many Federalists leaders from New England attend the Hartford Convention?

Back

The Embargo Act and the war hurt the economy of New England severely.

Front

Why was the Adams-Onis Treaty important?

Back

The U.S. gained the territory of Florida.

Front

What was the impact of the Battle of Tippecanoe?

Back

It ended any chance for a combined Native American resistance to American settlement.

Front

Why did the British attack New Orleans in 1815?

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They wanted to take control of the Mississippi River.

Front

What was a consequence of the Creek War in 1813? Options: The Creek gave up their lands and moved north of the Ohio River, The Creek gave up much of their land to the United States., The Creek joined the U.S. against the British, The Creek continued to fight with the British until the end of the war.

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The Creek gave up much of their land to the United States.