What were the two main ways US neutrality was challenged before the War of 1812?

France and Britain capturing US ships and British impressment of US sailors

British impressment of US sailors and attacks from Spain

Native American raids and trade restrictions

Conflicts with Mexico and piracy

The practice of capturing and forcing people to serve in the army or navy

The practice of rewarding soldiers with land

A type of battle strategy used by the British

A diplomatic negotiation tactic

What event involving two ships became the tipping point toward war?

The Boston Tea and Ghnet Affair

What was the Embargo Act of 1807?

A law that banned all trade with foreign nations

A law that encouraged war with Britain

A law that granted independence to Canada

A law that required all American ships to be inspecte

How did the Embargo Act affect the United States?

It crushed the New England economy

It strengthened American industry

What was the Nonintercourse Act of 1809?

A law that allowed trade except with France and Britain

A law that banned American ships from leaving the harbor

A treaty with Native American tribes

A law that prohibited trade with all countries

A Shawnee chief who hoped to unite Native Americans

The president during the War of 1812

Who was William Henry Harrison?

Led troops against at the Battle of Tippecanoe

What three things did the War Hawks argue they could achieve through war?

Defend US honor, gain Canada, and end Native American resistance

Destroy Britain, expand to Mexico, and eliminate taxes

Secure independence for Texas, expand the navy, and increase trade

Establish peace with Britain, create a stronger army, and end slavery

Why did the Federalists from New England oppose the war?

They had been impacted the most by the Embargo Act

They wanted to expand into Canada

They believed the war would end slavery

What was significant about the Battle of Lake Erie?

It gave the US control of the Great Lakes

It led to the capture of Washington, D.C.

It marked the beginning of the war

What famous piece of writing came from the Battle of Fort McHenry?

The Declaration of Independence

What was unusual about the Battle of New Orleans?

It was fought after the war was over

It was the first battle of the war

What is sectionalism?

Loyalty to one’s region over the country as a whole

A policy of expanding US territory

What were the three main parts of the Missouri Compromise?

Missouri as a slave state, Maine as a free state, slavery banned north of 36°30' latitude

Missouri as a free state, Maine as a slave state, slavery expanded to new territories

Missouri as a neutral state, Maine as a divided state, slavery banned in Canada

Missouri as a trade state, Maine as a farming state, slavery ended nationwide

What buildings did the US lose during the War of 1812?

The White House and the Capitol building

The Pentagon and the Supreme Court

The Empire State Building and the Lincoln Memorial

The Treasury and the Library of Congress

Why did Spain decide to sell Florida to the United States?

They didn't want to risk fighting the US over Florida

They wanted to fund their war with Britain

They needed money for infrastructure

They were afraid of Native American attacks

What was the purpose of improving transportation in the American System?

Poor roads and transportation hurt the economy and made trade costly

To make travel easier for settlers

What happened at the Battle of Tippecanoe?

Tecumseh was defeated, ending his dream of uniting Native Americans

The US was defeated by Native American forces

The battle resulted in a peace treaty

How did British support for Tecumseh affect US-British relations?

Rumors of British support for Tecumseh further damaged relations

It led to an immediate declaration of war

What did the Treaty of Greenville involve?

The US took more land from Native Americans in the Northwest Territory

The US gave land back to Native Americans

It secured British control of Canada

Why was having multiple regional banks a problem before the national bank?

Many regional banks issued their own currencies, making trade difficult

They competed too much with European banks

They were controlled by Britain

They refused to lend money to farmers

What would the US do if a European nation tried to take over an independent American nation?

The US would see it as an unfriendly action

The US would declare war immediately

What did the Treaty of Ghent accomplish?

It officially ended the war but gained nothing besides a reputation

It gave land back to Native Americans

How did the Northwest Territory conflict contribute to the War of 1812?

Settlers moving in forced Native Americans out, leading to conflicts

It strengthened relations with Britain

It was used as a base for British forces

Why was maintaining an equal number of free and slave states important in the Missouri Compromise?

To maintain balance in Congress between free and slave states

How did Andrew Jackson help the US acquire Florida?

He attacked Spanish forts and forced Spain to sell Florida

He negotiated a treaty with Spain

He led a successful trade mission

He formed an alliance with Britain

What was the Monroe Doctrine?

A policy stating that the Americas were no longer open to European colonization

A treaty ending the War of 1812

A law allowing slavery in the West

What did the Monroe Doctrine say about existing European colonies?

The US would not interfere with them

The US would force them to leave

The US would take over their governments

A representative from Kentucky who developed the American System

What was the American System?

A series of measures intended to make the US economically self-sufficient

A military strategy to invade Canada

A system of alliances with European nations

A legal code for the Western territories

What are the three main parts of the American System?

Establish a protective tariff, establish a national bank, improve the country's transportation system

Increase military spending, expand westward, and improve foreign relations

Eliminate taxes, increase imports, and promote European investment

Strengthen Native American alliances, expand agriculture, and increase manufacturing

What is a protective tariff?

A tax on foreign goods that makes them more expensive and encourages people to buy US-made goods

A tax on US-made goods sent to other countries

A fee paid by merchants for protection from pirates

A tax that only applies to military supplies

Why did Henry Clay want to establish a national bank?

To create a single currency and make trade easier within the country

To lend money to Britain and France

To control foreign investments in the US

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30 sec • 1 pt

What made some people call the Federalists unpatriotic?

Their opposition to the War of 1812

Their alliance with Britain

Their support of Tecumseh

Their refusal to trade with France

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What problem did the Nonintercourse Act try to solve?

It tried to stop the damage caused by the Embargo Act 1807

It stopped British impressment

It ended the war with the Cease Fire Act of 1814

It reduced taxes

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were War Hawks' main arguments for starting a war with Britain?

They wanted to defend US honor

They wanted to gain Canada,

They wanted to end Native American resistance

They wanted to expand trade with Britain

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Battle of Fort McHenry impact American culture?

It inspired Francis Scott Key to write what would become the national anthem

It led to the creation of the national flag

It forced Britain to surrender

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main goal of the Monroe Doctrine?

To stop European countries from interfering in the Western Hemisphere

To start a war with Britain

To end Native American resistance

no answer is correct

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the American System hope to achieve overall?

To make the United States economically self-sufficient

To expand the military

To increase taxes on farmers

To end all foreign trade

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does it mean to be "neutral" in a conflict?

To take both sides

To remain unengaged on either side

To support the stronger side

To switch sides frequently

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Unit 6 Review

What made some people call the Federalists unpatriotic?

What problem did the Nonintercourse Act try to solve?

What were War Hawks' main arguments for starting a war with Britain?

How did the Battle of Fort McHenry impact American culture?

What was the main goal of the Monroe Doctrine?

What did the American System hope to achieve overall?

What does it mean to be "neutral" in a conflict?

What were the two main ways US neutrality was challenged before the War of 1812?

What is impressment?

What event involving two ships became the tipping point toward war?

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