Unit 6 and 7 - Foreign Affairs and Sectionalism Divides a Nation Flashcards
What were the causes and effects of the War of 1812?
The cause is that the U.S.A. was trying to get out of impressment under Britain because trading with Europe was essential to the US’ success. And since the British blocked US trade with Europe through impressment and seizing ships, the US wanted to gain control of Canada. But the British attacked, burning Washington DC to the ground. The effect was that the U.S.A. became a very powerful country.
What were the effects of the Convention of 1818 and the Adams-Onis Treaty?
The Convention of 1818 allowed peace between the British and Russia to be able to control Oregon Territory. And the boundary gets set with Canada. Adams-Onis treaty basically said that US got control over Spain.
What were the effects of the Convention of 1818 and the Adams-Onis Treaty?
The Convention of 1818 allowed peace between the British and Russia to be able to control Oregon Territory. And the boundary gets set with Canada. Adams-Onis treaty basically said that the US got control over Spain.
What were the purposes and effects of the Monroe Doctrine?
The purpose was to show that the US was very powerful and for other countries not to create settlements in the US. Effect- it showed the US’ true power.
Why did the South develop an economy based on agriculture?
Through their physical geographical features (hot climate and nice farmland)
Why did Memphis develop into the “Cotton Capital of the South”?
Through their geographical features. Flat land, close to the MA river (irrigation and transportation)
What were the characteristics of Southern society and how did it influence the social and political conditions prior to the Civil war?
Some characteristics were farming and slaves. Nat Turner was able to show the North how bad Slavery was, causing the North to interfere in to fight against slavery which later led to the civil war.
How did enslaved people resist their bondage in their daily lives?
Through Overt and Passive resistance. Nat Turner did Overt Resistance by killing 60 slave owners while others resisted peacefully (passive)
How did the developments in transportation impact the United States?
Increased trading and populated the USA
Define Impressment.
Where a country forces a citizen from another to serve in a foreign army.
Define the Treaty of Ghent.
Ended the war of 1812 signed on Christmas Eve, 1814
Define the Monroe Doctrine.
Started that no other countries couldn’t create colonies in Latin America or the country would have to force to go to war with America.
Define Agrarian.
Society whose economy is based on farming.
Define Plantations.
Whitney invented Cotton Gin causing the number of slaves to increase. Slave codes were used during this time.
Define “Cotton Capital of the South”.
Cotton was the king and the Cotton capital was Memphis, TN. Because of the physical feature (flat land and close to Missipii river)
Who is William Henry Harrison?
Led the battle of Thames (also became President)
Who is Andrew Jackson??
Was the American General who led Americans into battle of New Orleans to show how powerful US is.
Who is James Monroe?
5th president who created Monroe Doctrine.
Who is Eli Whitney?
Invented the Cotton gin and interchangeable parts, causing the institution of slavery to increase.
Describe the Battle of Thames.
The battle between the US (led by Harrison) and British (Led by Tecomseh). British are outnumbered 3-1. Located in Canada. When the US attacked, the British retreated but Tecomcah stayed and dies. No strong native tribes existed except for Cherokee.
Describe the Battle of Horseshoe Bend.
Jackson led the US (20,000 men, cannons) to fight Creek Indians (1000 men) Every fighting male in the Creek Indians fight Jackson. 150 of Jackson’s men are killed while 800 Creek Men are killed. Jackson killed that place and takes all the dead bodies’ skin for other uses.
Describe the Battle of New Orleans.
Jackson didn’t know that the British were surrendering to the Treaty of Ghent and led an attack in New Orleans, winning anyway which created the end of the war.
What development led Monroe to issue the Monroe Doctrine?
A. Britain was threatening to invade Latin America
B. several Latin American countries were declaring independence from Spain
C. Europe was engaging in Religious Wars
D. George Washington encouraged Madison to ally with Europe
B. several Latin American countries were declaring independence from Spain
Which was NOT a component of Clay’s American System?
A. high taxes on Southern cotton
B. establish a national bank to regulate currency
C. protective tariffs on imports
D. government funding for canals and railroads
A. high taxes on Southern cotton