American History Flashcard

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The agents of the XYZ affair stated that no peace talks would be held between the United States and France unless

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the United States paid a tribute to Talleyrand.

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When George Washington became president in 1789, the army he had commanded in the American Revolution had

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disbanded

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Why did France attack U.S. merchant ships after the Jay Treaty was signed in 1794?

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France felt the Jay Treaty violated its own treaty with the United States.

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Washington's policy of avoiding political or military alliances with other countries is called

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isolationism

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Why did the ruler of Tripoli declare war on the United States during Jefferson's presidency?

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He wanted more tribute from the United States.

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In 1800, France agreed to end their alliance with the United States. In return, the United States agreed to

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not ask France to pay for the ships it had seized.

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In the 1800s, Great Britain began impressing American sailors, or began kidnapping them and

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all of the above.

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What is the name of the French military leader who took over the French government around the late 1700s?

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Napoleon Bonaparte

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Which U.S. President came into office in 1809, and tried to form a deal with France and Great Britain to cease their attacks?

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James Madison

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President Jefferson's embargo caused what impact on American sailors?

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Many American sailors to lose their jobs.