The Impact of the Embargo Act of 1807 on Early American Politics

The Impact of the Embargo Act of 1807 on Early American Politics

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Political Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the Embargo Act of 1807, enacted during Thomas Jefferson's presidency. It provides historical context, highlighting Jefferson's first-term successes like the Louisiana Purchase. The video then explores the challenges Jefferson faced in his second term, particularly due to European conflicts. These conflicts impacted the US economy, leading to the Embargo Act, which halted trade with all nations. The act severely affected the Northeast's economy and led to smuggling. A political cartoon from the era is analyzed, and the overall impact of the act, including calls for war against Great Britain, is discussed.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

George Washington

John Adams

James Madison

Thomas Jefferson

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant land acquisition did Thomas Jefferson secure during his presidency?

Texas Annexation

Alaska Purchase

Louisiana Purchase

Florida Purchase

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Continental System established by Napoleon Bonaparte?

A trade agreement with the United States

A military alliance with Great Britain

A blockade to cut off trade with Great Britain

A peace treaty with European nations

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the British naval blockade affect the American economy?

It boosted American exports

It had no impact

It caused economic growth

It severely harmed the economy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was impressment, as practiced by the British?

Recruiting British citizens for the American Navy

A trade agreement with the United States

Forcing American sailors into the British Navy

A peace treaty with France

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary goal of the Embargo Act of 1807?

To declare war on Great Britain

To increase trade with Great Britain

To stop all foreign trade

To form an alliance with France

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

The South

The Midwest

The Northeast

The West

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