Embargo Act and Early 1800s U.S. History

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.

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

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

• California

• Louisiana

• Texas

• Florida

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

• Ten million dollars

• Fifteen million dollars

• Twenty million dollars

• Five million dollars

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

• Manufacturing

• Agriculture

• Fishing

• Mining

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

What was the British practice of impressment?

• Forcing American sailors into the British Navy

• Blocking American ports

• Taxing American goods

• Trading with American merchants

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

Which region of the United States was most affected by the Embargo Act of 1807?

• The West

• The South

• The Midwest

• The Northeast

What was one of the reactions to the Embargo Act of 1807?

• Increased trade with Canada

• Smuggling goods through Canada

• Formation of a new political party

• Expansion of the U.S. Navy

What did the political cartoon 'O Grab Me' symbolize?

• Support for Thomas Jefferson

• Neutrality in the conflict

• Opposition to the Embargo Act

• Support for the Embargo Act