chapter 4 lesson 4 Flashcards
This was the act asked by Madison to stop trade with France and Britain to avoid war with either.
Non-Intercourse Act
This was a bill passed by Congress that reopened trade with both England and France, but whichever was first to lift restrictions, the US would stop trade with the other.
Macon’s Bill No. 2
What are the order of the 6 events that prefaced the War of 1812?
(oldest to newest) Impressment, Chesapeake/Leopard, Embargo, Non-Intercourse Act, Macon’s Bill No. 2, War of 1812
This person was the leader of the Shawnee.
Tecumseh.
This battle started with a Native meeting to protect land, but ended with Harrison, governor of Indiana, killing off Native men, innocent women, and children. This left 1/4 of Harrison’s troops dead.
Battle of Tippecanoe
These were people that wanted war with Britain due to trade restrictions hurting planters and farmers and blame for problems with Natives.
War Hawks
What happened every time the US attacked Canada?
they failed. every time.
Where were the Americans successful in the War of 1812?
They were successful on the waters.
What was the British strategy?
- raid US cities along coast
- march south from Canada to NY, cutting NE off
- seize NO and close Mississippi River
This was a Federalist meeting to discuss how to get away from US. Extremists wanted secession, moderates wanted to stay. This called for several constitutional amendments to increase region’s power, but no one paid attention due to ongoing war.
Hartford Convention
What ended the War of 1812?
Treaty of Ghent
What were the parts to the Treaty of Ghent?
- no boundary or territorial changes since beginning
- no mention of neutral rights or impressment
This happened 2 weeks after the treaty was signed, but nobody in this event knew due to poor communication. American troops lined up behind cotton bales to absorb bullets. 71 Americans died, but over 2,000 British died.
Battle of New Orleans
