7th Module 8 Review War and Expansion

Why did the Embargo Act of 1807 fail?

• It did not have a clear objective or purpose.
• It was not enforced properly by the government.
• It did not have enough support from the American people.
• It severely impacted American merchants and farmers, leading to economic hardships and widespread smuggling.

What are 3 ways that the war between France and Great Britain caused problems for the United States during Thomas Jefferson's presidency?

• Trade restrictions, impressment of sailors, disruption of shipping and trade
• Improved trade opportunities, technological advancements, social progress
• Enhanced military cooperation, territorial expansion, political stability
• Increase in diplomatic relations, economic benefits, cultural exchange

What was the impact of the Battle of Tippecanoe?

• The Battle of Tippecanoe resulted in a victory for the Native Americans.
• The Battle of Tippecanoe had no significant impact on Native American resistance against American expansion.
• The Battle of Tippecanoe weakened Native American resistance against American expansion.
• The Battle of Tippecanoe led to increased tensions between Native Americans and American settlers.

One leader who resisted American settlement was _____, who led an effort to unite the tribes east of the Mississippi River against further settlement

• Tecumseh
• Sitting Bull
• Geronimo
• Crazy Horse

What two reasons did the War Hawks have for favoring war with Great Britain?

• To maintain peace and avoid conflict with Great Britain.
• To stop British influence of Native Americans, and to expand American territory by acquiring Canada and Florida.

• To establish a trade agreement with Great Britain and strengthen the economy.
• To gain support from Native American tribes and strengthen alliances.

Why did many politicians argue against war with Great Britain?

• It would protect national security
• The US Navy and Army were too small compared to Great Britain.

• It would strengthen the economy
• It would improve diplomatic relations

How did the US intend for the Non-intercourse Act to fix the problems of the Embargo Act?

• By lifting the embargo on all foreign nations except for Britain and France.
• By increasing tariffs on British and French goods.
• By completely lifting the embargo on all foreign nations.
• By imposing stricter trade restrictions on all foreign nations.

Why would British agents have wanted to arm Native Americans living in the old Northwest Territory?

• To weaken the Native American tribes and prevent them from forming alliances with the British.
• To provoke conflict between Native Americans and American settlers.
• To gain their support and create a buffer zone by preventing future land claims by the United States.

• To establish British control over the Northwest Territory.

What was the strongest reasons that the War Hawks had for going to war? Why?

What was a consequence of the Creek war of 1813?

• The Creek Nation allied with the British against the United States.
• The defeat of the Creek Nation and the giving of their land to the United States.

• The Creek Nation remained neutral in the war.
• The Creek Nation gained more land from the United States.