Embargo Act and Early 1800s U.S. History

Embargo Act and Early 1800s U.S. History

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History, Social Studies

8th - 12th Grade

Easy

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Emma Peterson

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The video discusses the Embargo Act of 1807, highlighting its historical context during Thomas Jefferson's presidency. Jefferson's first term saw successes like the Louisiana Purchase, but his second term faced challenges due to European conflicts. The Embargo Act aimed to maintain neutrality but severely impacted the US economy, especially in the Northeast. The act led to smuggling and increased calls for war against Great Britain, as depicted in a political cartoon of the time.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the President of the United States during the time of the Embargo Act of 1807?

George Washington

John Adams

Thomas Jefferson

James Madison

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant territory did Thomas Jefferson secure for the United States in 1803?

California

Louisiana

Texas

Florida

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much did the United States pay for the Louisiana Territory?

Ten million dollars

Fifteen million dollars

Twenty million dollars

Five million dollars

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main economic activities in the United States during the early 1800s?

Manufacturing

Agriculture

Fishing

Mining

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Continental System established by Napoleon Bonaparte?

A military alliance with Russia

A system to cut off trade with Great Britain

A naval blockade against Great Britain

A trade agreement with the United States

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the British practice of impressment?

Forcing American sailors into the British Navy

Blocking American ports

Taxing American goods

Trading with American merchants

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main purpose of the Embargo Act of 1807?

To increase American agricultural production

To declare war on Great Britain

To stop American merchants from trading with any nation

To form an alliance with France

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