1810's - Sheet1 Flashcards
Macon’s Bill Number 2
A bill passed by Congress in 1810 to motivate Britain and France to stop stealing American ships during the Napoleonic Wars, by lifting embargoes against those nations temporarily.
The Republic of West Florida
An area of the Florida panhandle which claimed independence from Spain in 1810 and was succinctly annexed by America under Pres. Madison.
Battle of Tippecanoe
An 1811 battle which was part of Tecumseh’s War. The American forces lead by William Henry Harrison versus the Native Americans lead by Tenskwatawa . The Americans had a number of casualties but succeeded in their goal of destroying the city of Prophetstown.
1811-1812 New Madrid earthquakes
The most powerful earthquakes to ever hit the Eastern United States, reversed the course of the Mississippi River for a while.
Reasons the United States declared war on Britain in 1812:
1) Trade restrictions brought on by Britain’s continuous war with France.2) The impressment of American merchant sailors into the Royal Navy.3) British support of Native American tribes.4) Possible interest in annexing parts of Canada.
Battle of Queenston Heights
The first major battle of the War of 1812. It was a victory for Britain and stopped America from attempting to invade Canada through Niagara Falls.
Battle of Stoney Creek
(1813) A British victory in the War of 1812 and a turning point in the American campaign to capture upper Canada.
Battle of Lake Erie
(1813) Americans won control of Lake Erie and were able to break the Indian confederation of Tecumseh.
Burning of Washington
An incident during the War of 1812 in which numerous D.C. buildings were burned and the White House was occupied.
Dolley Madison
The First Lady of the United States during the War of 1812, she worked at risk of her own life to save countless historical objects from being destroyed by the British.
Battle of Plattsburgh
An American victory at the end of the War of 1812, in 1814, which pushed Britain out of the Northeast and stopped them from being able to claim any land.
The Star-Spangled Banner
The National Anthem, written by Francis Scott Key during the War of 1812.
Battle of New Orleans
(1815) One of the greatest American war victories ever. Lead by Andrew Jackson against the overwhelming British force, the battle was fought after the war itself ended and the Treaty of Ghent had been signed.
Erie Canal
An important port in New York which established New York City as the biggest center of international trade from the 1820s on.
Era of Good Feelings
A period of political history from 1816-1825 that reflected a desire for pride and unity following the War of 1812. The era saw the collapse of the Federalist party.
