War of 1812: Causes, Conflicts, and Consequences
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Which of the following describes a significant long-term consequence of the War of 1812 for Native American tribes?

  • Native American tribes formed a powerful unified alliance with the British to resist U.S. expansion.
  • The U.S. government increasingly viewed Native Americans as an 'internal matter,' diminishing their status as sovereign nations. (correct)
  • Native American tribes were fully integrated into U.S. society with guaranteed citizenship and representation in Congress.
  • Native American tribes were granted increased sovereignty and recognition as independent nations by the U.S. government.

What broader, multi-decade conflict was Great Britain engaged in during the same period as tensions rose with the United States, eventually leading to the War of 1812?

  • The Crimean War against Russia.
  • A series of conflicts with France, beginning in 1689 and continuing until 1815. (correct)
  • The Opium Wars with China.
  • The American Civil War.

What reason explains the shift in the nature of the conflict between Great Britain and France after the French Revolution and the rise of Napoleon?

  • The conflict was driven by religious differences between the Protestant British and the Catholic French.
  • The conflict took on a deeper ideological tone, with France promoting democracy against British-led despotism. (correct)
  • The conflict became solely focused on territorial disputes in Europe and North America.
  • The conflict became primarily a naval war with both sides seeking dominance of the seas.

Which of the following statements best describes the immediate military outcome of the War of 1812?

<p>The war resulted in minimal territorial changes and a costly stalemate. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role did the French play in the lead up to the War of 1812?

<p>The French involvement in European conflicts indirectly contributed to tensions between the United States and Great Britain. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguished the War of 1812 in the relationship between the United States and Great Britain?

<p>It was the last war ever fought between the United States and Great Britain, leading to a lasting peace. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Jefferson's policies impact the United States prior to the War of 1812?

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What was one key difference in the nature of wars involving Great Britain and France before and after the French Revolution of 1789?

<p>Before the revolution, wars were mainly about territory; after, they involved deeper ideological conflicts. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the Monroe Doctrine have on existing European colonies in the Americas?

<p>It had no immediate impact on existing European colonies like British Canada or Spanish holdings. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What fundamental principle guided the Monroe Doctrine's approach to foreign policy?

<p>Non-involvement in European internal affairs coupled with resistance to further European colonization in the Americas. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Monroe Doctrine reflect a shift in the United States' perception of its role in the Americas?

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What concern did Monroe and Adams express regarding American interests when formulating the Monroe Doctrine?

<p>The Doctrine might jeopardize long-term American interests. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Monroe Doctrine align with or diverge from Jeffersonian principles?

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What was a primary motivation for the War Hawks in advocating for war with Britain?

<p>To expand U.S. territory by seizing Canada and Florida. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was James Madison's stance on war prior to becoming president?

<p>He strongly opposed war, viewing it as a source of many dangers. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the invasion of Canada fail during the War of 1812?

<p>The U.S. military was weak due to commitment to small government. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Battle of the Thames in 1813?

<p>It resulted in the death of Tecumseh and weakened the Native American alliance. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner"?

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What was the political stance of Federalists regarding the War of 1812?

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What role did Tecumseh play in the War of 1812?

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What action did Dolley Madison take when the British attacked Washington D.C.?

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How did Napoleon's abdication in 1814 affect the War of 1812?

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What was the initial outcome of the war on the Northwest frontier?

<p>British forces and their Native American allies captured Detroit and gained ground. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the American naval victory on Lake Erie?

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How did the War Hawks believe a war with Britain would resolve issues on the Indian frontier?

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What was Elbridge Gerry's justification for going to war with Britain?

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Which factor most significantly contributed to the British Royal Navy's practice of impressment?

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Which of the following best describes the state of the U.S. military at the start of the War of 1812?

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What was the primary goal of the Embargo Act of 1807?

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What long-term impact did the burning of Washington D.C. have on the outcome of the War of 1812?

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Which of the following best describes the American public's reaction to the Embargo Act of 1807?

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How did the Massachusetts and Connecticut legislatures respond to the Embargo Act?

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What was the primary difference between the Non-Intercourse Act and the Embargo Act?

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What was the significance of Macon's Bill No. 2?

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How did British actions on the high seas directly threaten the economic survival of the United States?

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What was the primary goal of Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa's confederacy?

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Which of the following describes the state of relations between the United States and Indian tribes in the Old Northwest after 1795, prior to Tecumseh's rise?

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Why did President Jefferson initially authorize cutbacks in the U.S. navy and army?

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What evidence suggested that Tecumseh's confederacy was supported by the British?

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How did Napoleon's control of the European continent affect the United States?

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Which of the following statements describes the long-term impact of impressment on US-British relations?

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What action by the British Royal Navy in 1807 brought the United States to 'such a state of excitement'?

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What factor most contributed to the failure of Jefferson's Embargo Act to achieve its intended goals?

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What was the primary reason Tenskwatawa cited for the Shawnee's 'sorry state' after the Treaty of Greenville?

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Which of the following best describes Tenskwatawa's proposed solution to the problems facing the Shawnee and other tribes?

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What was the significance of Prophetstown, founded by Tenskwatawa?

<p>It was a gathering place for spiritual renewal and cultural revival among various tribes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Tecumseh's primary role in conjunction with his brother Tenskwatawa's spiritual movement?

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Tecumseh's travels to regions as far south as Tennessee and Alabama were primarily aimed at what goal?

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According to Tecumseh's speech to the Choctaw and Chickasaw leaders, what was the main reason for the tribes to unite?

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In his speech to Governor Harrison, what specific historical evidence did Tecumseh use to support his claim that the U.S. government could not be trusted?

<p>The U.S. government's broken promises and violent actions against tribes like the Delawares and Shawnees, even when they displayed flags of peace. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of William Henry Harrison's attack on Prophetstown in November 1811?

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What was Tecumseh's ultimate goal in forming an all-Indian alliance?

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How did white settlers on the frontier react to Tecumseh's efforts to unite Native American tribes?

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What was the primary message Tenskwatawa, also known as the Prophet, preached to Native American tribes in the early 1800s?

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How did Tecumseh attempt to achieve his goal of resisting white expansion?

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What event directly preceded the war that followed Tecumseh's efforts to establish peace with Governor Harrison?

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According to Tecumseh's speech, what previous interactions between white settlers and Native American tribes led him to distrust the promises of the American government?

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What specific actions did Tecumseh take to counteract the growing influence of white settlers in Native American territories?

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What was the primary consequence of Tecumseh's death at the Battle of the Thames?

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What was the significance of the Treaty of Fort Jackson for the Creek Nation?

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Why did Britain ultimately agree to the terms of the Treaty of Ghent, which largely restored pre-war boundaries and conditions?

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What action did Federalist delegates take at the Hartford Convention in response to the War of 1812?

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What impact did the Battle of New Orleans have on Andrew Jackson's career?

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How did the British naval blockade impact the United States during the War of 1812?

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Which of the following best describes the outcome of the War of 1812?

<p>A stalemate, with borders and issues largely returning to the status quo ante bellum. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were the Federalists in New England opposed to the territorial expansion of the United States?

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What was the significance of the Battle of Horseshoe Bend?

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How did the War of 1812 affect the Federalist Party?

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What was the main objective of the British attack on New Orleans?

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In what way did the Treaty of Ghent address the issue of maritime rights, a significant cause of the War of 1812?

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How did the Creek leader Red Eagle (William Weatherford) react to the outcome of the Battle of Horseshoe Bend?

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What specific right did the Hartford Convention assert, reflecting New England's growing concerns about federal overreach?

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How did Jean Lafitte and his men contribute to the American victory at the Battle of New Orleans?

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What was a primary concern for the U.S. regarding Spain's control of Florida?

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How did Seminole Indians and escaped slaves interact in Florida during the early 19th century?

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What action did Andrew Jackson take in Florida in 1817 that exceeded his official orders?

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What was Spain's primary concern that led them to cede Florida to the United States?

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Besides Florida, what other territory did the United States gain rights to through the Adams-Onís Treaty?

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Why was John Quincy Adams particularly interested in the United States establishing a presence in the Oregon Territory?

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What agreement was reached between the United States and Great Britain regarding the Oregon Territory in 1818?

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Which of the following factors complicated the United States' claim to the Oregon Territory?

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What was the significance of the execution of Alexander Arbuthnot and Robert Armbrister by Andrew Jackson?

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How did Monroe and Adams use 'the Jackson Magic' in their negotiations with Spain?

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What was the United States' strategic interest in acquiring the Oregon Territory in relation to Asia?

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Which European power had established permanent settlements, including Orthodox churches, closest to the Oregon Territory?

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What role did the Hudson's Bay Company play in the Oregon Territory?

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Why did President Monroe decide against pursuing a claim to Texas during negotiations with Spain?

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What was the financial arrangement in the Adams-Onís Treaty?

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Which of the following outcomes of the War of 1812 contributed most significantly to a sense of national pride and confidence in the United States, despite early setbacks?

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How did the end of the War of 1812 and the subsequent treaties with Britain impact the United States' international standing and domestic development?

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What was the primary economic challenge faced by the United States during the War of 1812, and how did it affect the nation's financial stability?

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Which of the following best describes the long-term consequences of the War of 1812 for Native American tribes in the United States?

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What was the impact of the War of 1812 on American manufacturing and economic self-sufficiency?

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How did individuals such as Daniel Boone contribute to American territorial expansion during the late 18th and early 19th centuries?

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How did the presidencies of James Madison and James Monroe contribute to the expansion of American territory and influence?

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What was the significance of the Rush-Bagot Treaty and the Anglo-American Convention in shaping the relationship between the United States and Britain after the War of 1812?

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During the War of 1812, American troop movements included strategic shifts such as 'From Erie to Put-In-Bay'. What was the likely strategic goal of movements like this?

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The burning of Washington D.C. in 1814, alongside British victories like the capture of Detroit, might suggest a struggling American war effort. How then, did national leaders like Henry Clay and Daniel Webster frame the outcome of the war?

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Following the War of 1812, the United States engaged in treaty-making that defined its borders and trade relationships. Which treaty specifically addressed naval armaments on the Great Lakes?

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The text mentions the financial strain on the U.S. during the War of 1812, including a default on debts. What action did Secretary of the Treasury George W. Campbell take in response to this crisis?

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American settlers moved into new territories expecting their citizenship rights to follow. How did the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 affect these settlers' expectations?

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How did William Henry Harrison's military victories in the Old Northwest during the War of 1812 influence American expansion?

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Andrew Jackson's defeat of the Creeks and Cherokees had what impact on the Old Southwest?

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What was the primary concern driving the Monroe administration's response to Russian activity on the Pacific coast?

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How did the Monroe Doctrine impact the United States' approach to potential territorial expansion in the mid-1820s?

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What motivated George Canning's proposal for a joint British-American declaration regarding European intervention in the Americas?

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Why was the United States' recognition of newly independent Latin American states in 1822 significant?

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Which of the following best describes the U.S. government's dilemma concerning the Greek and Spanish revolts?

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What was the immediate impact of the 1824 treaty negotiated by John Quincy Adams with Russia?

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How did Russian activity in Alaska in the 1820s challenge the existing geopolitical dynamics in North America?

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What was the long-term significance of the Adams-Onís Treaty for the United States?

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Which factor most influenced the Monroe administration to formulate the Monroe Doctrine?

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How did the Monroe Doctrine affect the balance of power between the United States and European nations in the Americas?

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What key issue remained unresolved between the United States and Great Britain despite the treaties and agreements made during John Quincy Adams's tenure as Secretary of State?

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How did the U.S. government's perspective on Latin American revolutions differ from its view of the Greek and Spanish revolts?

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Which of the following describes the relationship between the Monroe Doctrine and the concept of Manifest Destiny in the 19th century?

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How does the map 'Expanding Borders, 1817–1823' reflect the geopolitical landscape negotiated by John Quincy Adams?

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In what way did the Russian Tsar Alexander I's imperial edict of 1821 challenge the established norms of maritime activity and trade in the Pacific?

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Flashcards

War of 1812

A conflict between the U.S. and Great Britain lasting from 1812 to 1815.

Impact of the War of 1812

Marked the end of conflicts and ushered in an era of growth for the United States.

Significance of the War

The last war fought between the United States and Great Britain.

Impact on Native American Tribes

No tribe was ever again able to make an alliance with a foreign nation after this war.

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Root Cause of Tensions

The tensions between the U.S. and Great Britain existed since the battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775.

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British Distraction

Great Britain was engaged in a world war with France from 1689-1815.

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French Role in Revolution

France aided the American colonists in the Revolution.

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French Ideology

The French saw themselves as agents of democracy against a despotic coalition led by Britain.

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Monroe Doctrine

A U.S. foreign policy opposing European colonization in the Americas, declared in 1823.

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Noninvolvement

The principle of avoiding involvement in the internal affairs of other nations or regions.

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Jeffersonian Pragmatism

Practical approach to diplomacy based on realistic assessment of interests and capabilities.

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U.S. Influence in Americas

The idea that the United States had special rights and responsibilities in the Americas.

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Territorial Expansion

Expanding a country's territory or economic influence.

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Impressment

Policy of the British Royal Navy of forcing American sailors into service.

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HMS Leopard

British warship that attacked the USS Chesapeake in 1807.

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USS Chesapeake

U.S. ship attacked by the HMS Leopard in 1807.

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Embargo Act of 1807

Act passed in 1807 prohibiting U.S. trade with foreign ports.

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Non-Intercourse Act (1809)

Act replacing the Embargo Act, allowing trade with all nations except Britain and France.

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Macon's Bill No. 2

Modification of the Non-Intercourse Act which created further tension between the US and Britain.

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Tenskwatawa

Shawnee religious leader, also known as the Prophet.

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Tecumseh

Shawnee military leader and brother of Tenskwatawa, also known as the Prophet.

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Impressment

The practice of seizing sailors and forcing them into naval service.

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Embargo Act

U.S. policy of restricting trade to avoid conflict with Britain and France.

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Non-Importation Act

Failed strategy of boycotting British goods to avoid war.

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Non-Intercourse Act

Act that reopened trade with all nations except Britain and France.

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Treaty of Greenville

Agreement after the Battle of Fallen Timbers, initially bringing peace to the Old Northwest.

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The Prophet

Tenskwatawa's role in leading a Native American religious revival.

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Federalists and Britain

The political alignment of the Federalist party toward this European power.

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Burning of Washington D.C.

A major British victory in the War of 1812.

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Fort Defiance and Fort Meigs

Key forts in the War of 1812.

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Fort McHenry

A fort that successfully resisted British attack during the War of 1812.

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Treaty of Ghent

The treaty that officially ended the War of 1812.

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Great Lakes Disarmament

A region where disarmament was guaranteed by the Rush-Bagot Treaty.

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Anglo-American Convention

A treaty that resolved border issues between the U.S. and Canada.

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National Confidence

The overall feeling in the country during the end of 1815.

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Madison and Monroe

Presidents who followed Jefferson and continued territorial expansion.

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Louisiana Purchase

The purchase that enabled westward expansion.

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Daniel Boone

A famous frontiersman who moved to Spanish-controlled Missouri.

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Harrison's Victory

Opened up Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois to white settlement.

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Jackson's Defeat of Creeks

Opened up Mississippi and Alabama to white settlement.

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Indian tribes after 1812

The Shawnees to the Creeks would never have significant power again.

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Bankrupt from conflict

The United States was virtually bankrupt as a result of the war

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Rush-Bagot Treaty

Guaranteed the disarmament of the Great Lakes

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War Hawks

Members of Congress who favored war with Britain prior to the War of 1812.

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Henry Clay

Kentucky Congressman who was a leading War Hawk.

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James Madison

Democratic-Republican president who asked Congress to declare war on Britain in 1812.

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Causes of the War of 1812

Reasons why Madison asked Congress for a declaration of war

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Federalists

Political group that opposed the War of 1812.

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Detroit in 1812

Early battles resulted in the city falling to British soldiers and Indians led by Tecumseh.

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Oliver Hazard Perry

American naval commander who won a key victory on Lake Erie.

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Battle of the Thames (1813)

Battle in which Tecumseh was killed, weakening the Native American alliance.

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Washington D.C. burned (1814)

The year British troops raided Washington and burned the Capitol and White House.

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Dolley Madison

First Lady who saved important documents and a painting of George Washington before the British burned the White House.

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Francis Scott Key

Author of "The Star-Spangled Banner."

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Winning the war

Stopping invasions was hardly doing this

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New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio

Tecumseh's death and Perry’s victory brought some safety to these frontiers

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Battle of the Thames

Ended Tecumseh's coalition and opened Ohio/Indiana to white settlement.

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Battle of Horseshoe Bend

Jackson defeated Creek/Cherokee alliance, leading to large land losses.

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Treaty of Fort Jackson

Creeks ceded nearly 25 million acres in Georgia and Alabama.

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Britain's motivation to end War of 1812

They wanted to end conflict with the U.S.

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Hartford Convention Demands

Proposed amendments to protect New England's power.

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Nullification

The right of states to block congressional actions.

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War of 1812 Impact in the North

Devastated New England's shipping-based economy.

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Battle of New Orleans Timing

Fought after the peace treaty was signed.

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West and East Florida

Territories controlled by Spain after the War of 1812, including parts of Mississippi, Alabama, and the entire state of Florida.

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Battle of New Orleans Significance

Made Jackson a national hero and future president.

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Oregon Territory

Territory claimed by multiple European powers, including Spain, Great Britain, and Russia.

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British Army Experience (New Orleans)

British troops were hardened from fighting the French.

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Jackson's Troops (New Orleans)

A mix of militia, volunteers, and even pirates.

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Foreign control of Florida

Presented a threat to U.S. shipping and allowed escaped slaves to find refuge.

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British New Orleans Strategy

Cut U.S. trade routes.

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Seminole Indians

Welcomed escaped slaves and resisted American expansion.

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Andrew Jackson

Invaded Florida in 1817 under vague orders to attack Seminoles.

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U.S. Commerce during the War

Limited effectiveness due to British naval blockades.

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U.S. Naval Successes

Successful in battles on the Great Lakes.

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Jackson's actions in Florida

Burned villages, seized Spanish forts, and executed Seminole leaders and British subjects.

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Monroe and Adams' diplomacy

Managed to distance himself from Jackson's actions while using his popularity to pressure Spain.

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Spain's concerns

Gave Florida to the U.S. in exchange for assurances about Texas and support against revolutions in its other colonies.

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Adams-Onís Treaty

Treaty in 1819 where Spain ceded Florida and transferred rights to the Oregon Territory to the United States.

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John Jacob Astor

Merchant and fur trader who highlighted the value of an American presence at the mouth of the Columbia River in Oregon.

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Significance of the treaties

Gave the US as strong of a claim to Oregon as Britain or Russia.

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Anglo-American Convention of 1818

In 1818, Britain and the United States agreed to joint control of the Pacific Northwest for ten years and to resolve other issues in the future.

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Terms of the Adams-Onís Treaty

Spain ceded Florida to the United States and transferred Spanish rights to the Oregon Territory to the United States.

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Lewis and Clark

Led explorations that formed an earlier U.S. claim to Oregon, though it was weak due to the lack of U.S. settlements in the region.

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Who was Tenskwatawa?

Shawnee spiritual leader who preached against dependence on white culture, advocating for a return to traditional ways to regain the Good Spirit's favor.

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What was the Shawnee belief about Waashaa Monetoo?

The belief among Shawnees that their hardships resulted from displeasing Waashaa Monetoo (the Good Spirit) due to their adoption of white culture.

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What was Prophetstown?

A settlement founded by Tenskwatawa in Indiana as a center for spiritual renewal and renunciation of European culture.

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Who was Tecumseh?

Shawnee military leader who sought to unite tribes against white expansion, viewing a united front as essential for resistance.

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Tecumseh's view on tribal unity?

Tecumseh's argument that united tribes were needed to resist white expansion, as individual tribes were too weak to oppose it effectively.

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Tecumseh's meeting with William Henry Harrison?

A meeting in 1810 where Tecumseh hoped to establish peace, but also voiced distrust due to past injustices by white settlers.

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What evidence did Tecumseh use to show the US government could not be trusted?

Past actions like the murder of Delawares and Shawnees despite promises of friendship and flags of security.

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What was Tecumseh's ultimate goal?

Tecumseh aimed to create an all-Indian alliance to drive out whites from the land south of Canada and between the Alleghenies and the Mississippi.

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What happened to Prophetstown in 1811?

Attacked and burned down by William Henry Harrison in November 1811 while Tecumseh was away, escalating tensions and leading to war.

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Who was Thomas Kirker?

Acting governor of Ohio who met with Tecumseh and agreed to peace with him in September 1807.

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Who is Waashaa Monetoo?

Shawnees believed their misfortunes stemmed from displeasing this spirit due to adopting white customs.

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What European goods did the tribes become dependent on?

The tribes grew dependent on these, along with cotton clothing and European cookware, changing their way of life.

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What was the Treaty of Greenville?

This event led many Shawnees to believe they had displeased the Good Spirit.

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What tragic event happened to Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa's family?

Killing their father, Pukeshinwau, at the beginning of the American Revolution.

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Who did Tecumseh ask for help?

He sought assistance from British authorities in Canada for the coming conflict.

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1824 Treaty with Russia

Treaty with Russia in 1824 that set Alaska's border further north.

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Adams' Border Treaties

A series of treaties negotiated by John Quincy Adams that defined U.S. borders and rights.

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U.S. Stance on Texas/California

Confirmed U.S. would stay out of Spanish territories like Texas and California.

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Tsar Alexander I

Russian Tsar who claimed Alaska and much of the Oregon Territory.

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Alexander's Imperial Edict (1821)

Issued an edict claiming the Pacific coast and trading rights for the Russian-American Company.

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George Canning's Proposal

Proposed a joint British-American declaration against European intervention in the Americas.

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49th Parallel Border

Proposed the U.S. and Britain agree on the 49th parallel as the border of the USA and Canada.

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U.S. Role in Latin America

The U.S. would be the region’s benefactor and prime trade partner.

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Independent States of 1822.

New independent states recognized by the US in 1822

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Russian Outposts in Alaska

Consisted of colonies and trade with indigenous Alaskans.

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Convention of 1824

An agreement which created a joint ownership of Oregon between the U.S. and Britain

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Sitka, Alaska

Colonies with Russian Orthodox churches for trade with Alaskans.

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Study Notes

  • The War of 1812, lasting from 1812 to 1815, resolved issues hindering U.S. development and marked the end of wars between the U.S. and Great Britain.
  • It was the last war where Indian tribes allied with foreign nations; afterward, the U.S. government increasingly viewed Native Americans as an internal matter instead of sovereign nations.

Renewed Tension Between the United States and Great Britain

  • Tensions leading to the War of 1812 dated back to 1775, with both the U.S. and Britain allying with Indian tribes against each other.
  • Britain's conflict in North America was secondary to its world war with France, which lasted from 1689 to 1815, marked by ideological differences after the French Revolution and Napoleon's rise.
  • The Federalists in the U.S. favored Britain, while the Democratic-Republicans favored France.
  • British naval control posed a greater threat to the U.S. than who controlled Europe because Britain depended on its navy to protect itself and dominate the oceans.
  • The Royal Navy was short of sailors, as many deserted to join U.S. merchant vessels due to better pay and working conditions.
  • The British practice of impressment, seizing sailors from U.S. ships, was a major cause of the War of 1812.
  • Between 1803 and 1812, around 3,000 to 6,000 American citizens were forced into service on British warships.
  • In June 1807, the HMS Leopard attacked the USS Chesapeake, further escalating tensions over impressment; this resulted in three American deaths and the capture of four sailors.
  • Congress initially responded with a Non-Importation Act that failed, and then Jefferson urged the Embargo Act in 1807 to prevent trade with foreign ports, aiming to protect U.S. ships and sailors, which negatively impacted both Britain and America.
  • The Embargo Act hurt New England shipping and farmers nationwide, leading to smuggling and declarations of illegality by Massachusetts and Connecticut.
  • In 1809, the Non-Intercourse Act replaced the Embargo Act, authorizing trade with everyone except Britain and France.
  • In 1810, Macon's Bill No. 2 further modified the Non-Intercourse Act, creating tensions, especially with Britain, due to continued impressments and disruptions to commercial ties.

Renewed Tension between Whites and Indians

  • Warfare between the U.S. and Indian tribes in the Ohio country broke out amid tensions with Great Britain.
  • Peace in the Old Northwest had existed since the U.S. Army's victory at the Battle of Fallen Timbers and the Treaty of Greenville in 1795.
  • A new tribal alliance emerged, led by Tenskwatawa, known as the Prophet, and his half-brother Tecumseh; they aimed to resist white expansion.
  • Many belived Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa were aided by the British.
  • Tenskwatawa preached a return to native traditions, urging tribes to renounce European ways to renew their culture and expel whites.
  • Tenskwatawa created a new settlement called Prophetstown, where tribes gathered for spiritual renewal.
  • Tecumseh sought alliances with other tribes and British authorities in Canada to resist white encroachment and create an all-Indian alliance.
  • In 1810, Tecumseh met with William Henry Harrison, seeking peace.
  • In November 1811, William Henry Harrison attacked Prophetstown, leading to war.

War and Its Consequences

  • War Hawks, led by Henry Clay and Felix Grundy, advocated for war with Britain for territorial expansion into Canada and Florida.
  • Federalists opposed the war, viewing it as commercially foolish.
  • In June 1812, James Madison requested a declaration of war against Britain, which Congress approved by a narrow margin.
  • The U.S. attack on Canada was a disaster due to a weak army and underestimation of British and Indian forces.
  • In July 1812, Detroit fell to British soldiers and Indians led by Tecumseh.
  • In October 1813, Tecumseh was killed in the Battle of the Thames, a significant U.S. victory, but the idea of conquering Canada ended.
  • By 1814, the war worsened for the U.S.; in August, British troops burned Washington, D.C., including the Capitol and White House.
  • In September 1814, the British bombardment of Fort McHenry inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner."
  • At the Battle of Horseshoe Bend in March 1814, Andrew Jackson defeated a Creek and Cherokee alliance, leading to the Treaty of Fort Jackson, where Creeks ceded 25 million acres.
  • The Treaty of Ghent, negotiated in Belgium, restored pre-war borders and issues, driven by Britain's need to focus on France.
  • New England Federalists opposed the war, leading to the Hartford Convention in December 1814, which demanded peace and discussed secession.
  • The Battle of New Orleans, fought after the Treaty of Ghent was signed, saw Andrew Jackson's forces defeat the British.
  • The War of 1812 resulted in significant deaths and bankruptcy for the U.S.
  • The Treaty of Ghent and Jackson's victory in New Orleans were met with national celebrations.
  • Post-war, Britain and the U.S. negotiated commercial treaties, the Rush-Bagot Treaty (1817) for Great Lakes disarmament, and the Anglo-American Convention to resolve the U.S.-Canada border.
  • The war spurred manufacturing in the U.S. and led to increased self-sufficiency, territorial expansion, and a growth in national confidence.

Expanding American Territory and Influence

  • Presidents James Madison and James Monroe continued territorial expansion, reflecting similar goals and political alignment.
  • Americans like Daniel Boone ventured beyond U.S. borders, expecting government protection and eventual annexation of new lands.
  • Military victories by William Henry Harrison and Andrew Jackson opened new territories for white settlement.
  • After the War of 1812, the U.S. focused on annexing West and East Florida from Spain and the Oregon Territory, which was claimed by multiple European powers.

Florida and Oregon

  • U.S. foreign control of West and East Florida threatened U.S. shipping, encouraged escaped slaves, and incited Seminole Indian resistance.
  • In 1817, Andrew Jackson was authorized to attack the Seminoles, leading to the seizure of Spanish forts and executions.
  • U.S. Secretary of State John Quincy Adams used "the Jackson Magic" to pressure Spain to cede Florida.
  • In 1819, the Adams-Onís Treaty with Spain ceded Florida to the U.S. and transferred Spanish rights to the Oregon Territory for $5 million in debt relief.
  • The U.S. negotiated with Great Britain for joint control of the Pacific Northwest in the 1818 Anglo-American Convention.
  • In 1824, the U.S. agreed to a treaty with Russia that set the border of Alaska farther north.

The Monroe Doctrine

  • In 1822, the U.S. recognized the new independent states of Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru
  • In December 1823, President Monroe declared the Monroe Doctrine, opposing European intervention or new territory acquisition in the Americas.
  • The Monroe Doctrine was prompted by Russian claims in Alaska and the Oregon Territory, as well as revolutionary activity in Latin America.
  • U.S. Secretary of State, John Quincy Adams rejected a joint declaration with Britain that would oppose European intervention in the Americas, including efforts to restore Spain’s control, and that neither Great Britain nor the United States would have any territorial interests in the Americas because he sought eventual U.S. takeover of parts of the Spanish Empire like Texas.
  • The Monroe Doctrine declared noninvolvement in European internal affairs but opposed any new colonies in the Americas.
  • The Monroe Doctrine became a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy, asserting U.S. influence in the Americas.

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