Ch 4 WS #3

American History

 

  1. What was the US’s official position if regards to the new Franco-British War in 1803?

 

 

  1. What did England do as a result of the US’ position? Why?

 

 

 

  1. Why was an embargo placed on England in 1807? How did it actually hurt the US more?

 

 

 

 

  1. What is an embargo?

 

 

 

  1. What were the goals of the Non-Intercourse Act and Macon’s Bill #2? Which country took the bait first?

 

 

 

  1. Name two reasons why people in the west and the south disliked the British?

 

 

 

 

  1. What were people from the west and south that wanted war with England called?

 

 

  1. Why did people in the Northeast not want war with England?

 

 

  1. What was the main goal of the US at the beginning of the War of 1812? How well did this work for the US?

 

 

  1. What happened to Washington DC in 1814?

 

 

  1. What did some radicals propose at the Hartford Convention?

 

 

  1. Who won the Battle of New Orleans? What month and year did this battle take place?

 

 

 

  1. What ended the War of 1812? What month/year was it signed?

 

 

 

  1. What was the major result of the War of 1812?