Mr. Raymond Jeffersonian Era pt.2

What was the British policy that angered Americans by forcing U.S. sailors into the British Navy?

• Embargo Act

• Orders of Council

• Impressment

• Jay Treaty

What was the purpose of the Embargo Act of 1807 passed by President Jefferson?

• To declare war on Britain and France.

• To stop American trade with all foreign countries.

• To prevent American goods from reaching British and French ports.

• To encourage trade with Native American tribes.

What was the main goal of Tecumseh and his brother, "The Prophet," when they formed a confederacy of Native American tribes?

• To establish trade routes with American settlers.

• To stop the spread of white settlers into their territories.

• To negotiate new treaties with the U.S. government.

• To form an alliance with France against Britain.

What were the "War Hawks" in Congress mainly pushing for?

• Peace treaties with Native American tribes.

• Increased trade with European nations.

• War with Great Britain and expansion into new lands.

• A stronger U.S. Navy to protect trade.

How prepared was the U.S. Army for the War of 1812?

• It had a large, well-trained force ready for battle.

• It relied heavily on state militias with poorly trained troops.

• It had a strong navy but a weak army.

• It was supported by a strong alliance with France.

Who saved precious documents from the White House fire?

• Donald Trump

• James Madison

• Dolly Madison

• Thomas Jefferson