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What happened during the Chesapeake Affair (1807)?
British warship attacked the American warship Chesapeake, impressing sailors.
What happened during the Burning of Washington D.C.?
British troops burned the White House and Capitol during the War of 1812.
What happened at the Battle of Fort McHenry?
Francis Scott Key wrote the Star-Spangled Banner during the British bombardment.
What was the significance of the Battle of New Orleans?
Andrew Jackson's victory made him a national hero, even though the war was technically over.
What was the outcome of Worcester v. Georgia (1832)?
The Supreme Court upheld Native American sovereignty.
What were the key principles of the Monroe Doctrine?
No European interference, no new colonies, no reclaiming old colonies.
What was the Trail of Tears?
Forced relocation of Native Americans west of the Mississippi River.
What was the main point of the Hartford Convention?
Federalists discussed grievances and proposed constitutional amendments.
What was the result of the failed invasion of Canada during the War of 1812?
American attempts to invade Canada were unsuccessful.
What was Jefferson's response to the Chesapeake Affair?
Jefferson pursued 'peaceful coercion' with the Embargo Act.
What were the causes and effects of the Embargo Act of 1807?
Cause: British and French violations of US neutrality. Effect: Devastated the American economy.
What were the causes and effects of the War of 1812?
Causes: Impressment, trade restrictions, frontier pressures. Effects: Increased nationalism, manufacturing growth, end of Federalist Party.
What were the causes and effects of the Hartford Convention?
Cause: Federalist dissatisfaction with the War of 1812. Effect: Further weakening of the Federalist Party.
What were the causes and effects of the Monroe Doctrine?
Cause: Desire to assert US dominance in the Western Hemisphere. Effect: Established the US as a dominant power.
What were the causes and effects of the Indian Removal Act of 1830?
Cause: Desire for land for white settlement. Effect: Forced removal of Native Americans and the Trail of Tears.
What were the causes and effects of the British blockade?
Cause: War of 1812. Effect: Severely impacted the US economy.
What was the cause of the Burning of Washington D.C.?
British troops burned the White House and Capitol in retaliation for the burning of York (Toronto) by Americans.
What was the effect of the Treaty of Ghent?
Ended the war, restored pre-war boundaries, and didn't address the initial causes of the war.
What was the effect of Jackson ignoring the Supreme Court?
His actions were a clear violation of the rule of law and a troubling precedent.
What was the effect of the increased American competence?
The war showed America’s ability to hold its own, gaining respect from European powers.
Who was Henry Clay?
A War Hawk who pushed for war with Britain.
Who was John Calhoun?
A War Hawk who pushed for war with Britain.
Who was Andrew Jackson?
General who won the Battle of New Orleans and became a national hero.
Who was William Henry Harrison?
A national hero during the War of 1812.
Who was Francis Scott Key?
Wrote the Star-Spangled Banner during the Battle of Fort McHenry.
What role did Thomas Jefferson play in the lead up to the War of 1812?
He pursued 'peaceful coercion' with the Embargo Act.
What was Jackson's response to Worcester v. Georgia?
He ignored the Supreme Court's ruling.
Who primarily made up the War Hawks?
Young, eager Democratic-Republicans in Congress.
What impact did Jackson's defiance have?
His actions were a clear violation of the rule of law and a troubling precedent.
What was the goal of the US government in regards to Native Americans?
The government aimed to assimilate Native Americans into American society.