what caused American sentiment to turn against te Bristish in the years leading up to the war of 1812

increasing incidents of impressments of U.S sailors by Brisitsh Warships

what was the chesapeake affair

The boarding of the USS chespeake, impressing several of he sailors

what lesson was learned during the war with tripli tribute

giving in to tribute only brings on more demands

what was the result of the battle of lake erie

british ships were defeated, Detroit was recaptured

Why did some of the American public dislike the tripolitan treaty

They thought the defeat of tripli & barbary states would have better treams

what was the outcome of the quasi war with france

neither side won a decissive victory a peace treaty conclude the war

what caused the U.S whaling industry to decline in the years before 1860

the growing use of oil and natural gas

what occured in the united states in 1789 that enabled congress to authorize constuction of a navy

The articles of confederation were replaced by the U.S constitution

what was the U.S naval strategy for the war of 1812

To try to protect the nations sea trade while harassing the British Navy

What task was of prime importance to the U.S Navy following the war of 1812

promoting and protecting U.S overseas commerce

what benefit did the U.S gain from the war 1812 around the world

The U.S gained respect for being able to stand up and fight at sea

what are the names of the first three U.S frigates

The united states, constitution and the constellation

what did manifest destiny mean in the united states in the mid 1800

the desire to have the u.s strech from the coast to coast of north america

what effect did the policy of "gunboat diplomacy" have on U.S national interests

Was seen as a weakness and began actions against U.S ships and sailors

what happened to cause the era of the clipper ships to end

completion of a railroad across the isthmus made it a long dangerous trip

What action caused the united states to declare war on Mexico in 1846

A mexican army incursion across the Rio grande in april 1846

what was the signifigance of battle of lake champlain in 1814

it reduced the territorial demands quickly bringing an end to the war

why was the battle of new orleans fought after the peace treaty was signed

because news of the treaty traveled slowly and han't reached new orleans

What naval battle fought in august 1812 helped sagging U.S spirits

The battle between the USS constitution and HMS Guerriere

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1
what caused American sentiment to turn against te Bristish in the years leading up to the war of 1812
The U.S purchase of the Louisiana made the U.S less dependent on england
The british encouragment of canada to invade the U.S
increasing incidents of impressments of U.S sailors by Brisitsh Warships
The Brisitish control of the seas made trading hard
a critical remarks made about the U.S in the english press
2
after 1813 most of the burrden of fighting the British at sea fell to who
privateers
The USS constitution
the cost guard
the French Navy
pirates
3
what was the chesapeake affair
The boarding of the USS chespeake, impressing several of he sailors
British ship HMS Chesapeake raided a # of New England towns for supplies
when British in the area of chesapeake Bay tried to incite indian tribes
when the USS chesapeake was sunk by a British war ship
4
what lesson was learned during the war with tripli tribute
that through negotiation you can sttle disputes easier with tribute
That tribute goes down the longer a conflict goes on
that giving tribute early an end a conflict before it egins
that pirates will always demand tribute so be prepared to pay it
giving in to tribute only brings on more demands
5
what was the result of the battle of lake erie
the french retook most of teir former possession in the northwest territory
British victory resulted in the loss of the northwest territories
british ships were defeated, Detroit was recaptured
neither side had the naval power to fight on the lake
the battle was inconclusive with neither side having a distinct advantage
6
Why did some of the American public dislike the tripolitan treaty
because the U.S made a lot of money in its fight against the Pirates
because it meant that the navy would be completly disabanded
They disliked it because it meant that the navy would become the strongest
Everyone in the U.S favored this treaty and there was no serious opposition
They thought the defeat of tripli & barbary states would have better treams
7
what was the outcome of the quasi war with france
the U.S won a QUasi-ictory
neither side won a decissive victory a peace treaty conclude the war
THe U.S gained control of french territories in the west indies
the united states defeate france
france defeated the united states
8
who was the U.S naval officer involved in the giht against the British ship HMS Guerriere
captain william bainbridge
captain stephen decatur
captain dacres
captain Isaac Hull
Commodore Edward Preble
9
what famous nickname was the USS Constitution given during her battle with the HMS Guerriere
Hulls Iron Hull
Rough and Ready
Old Ironsides
Ageless Warrior
terror of the atlantic
10
what caused the U.S whaling industry to decline in the years before 1860
the growing expense of building whaling ships
the decline in the demands for whale produucts
the growing use of oil and natural gas
the overfishing of the whale species led to fewer whales
11
what occured in the united states in 1789 that enabled congress to authorize constuction of a navy
The relative wealth of the united states after the revoultion
the seizure of three U.S ships by the barbary pirates
president washingtion gave his OK for congress to pass this law
the treaty of paris authorized the construction of an American Navy
The articles of confederation were replaced by the U.S constitution
12
what was the U.S naval strategy for the war of 1812
To avoid direct contact with the british fleet
to join forces with the french navy for joint operations against the Bitish
to protect the Army men and supplies as they crossed the atlantic
To try to protect the nations sea trade while harassing the British Navy
to remain undr in port under the cover of U.S forts
13
who was the U.S general who won the battle of new orleans
andrew jackson
henry harrison
thomas macdonough
edward pakenham
jean lafitte
14
what were the junior officers who served under commodore Edward Preble called
The commodores men
Preble's warriors
Preble's best
Preble's Boys
preble's officers
15
What task was of prime importance to the U.S Navy following the war of 1812
discovering new lands in the pacific
defeating the russian pirates
fighting the bristish navy
preventing an invasion attempt by canada
promoting and protecting U.S overseas commerce
16
what was the name of the U.S naval agent to the Barbary states who devised the scheme to topple the ruler of tipoli
Reuben James
william bainbridge
Stephen Decatur Jr
William Eaton
Edward preble
17
which of the U.S armed forces has a refrence to the war agianst the Barbary pirates in its offical hymn
the coast guard
the army
the marine corps
the navy
the air force
18
who was the U.S President during the Quasi-war with france
Benjamin Franklin
John adams
Thomas Jefferson
Samuel adams
George washington
19
who became known as a hero for his role in the Philadelphia incident
Richard Morris
Stephen Decatur Jr
Thomas Truxtun
William Bainbridge
Edward Preble
20
what was the name of the peace treaty enfing the war of 1812
the treaty of london
the treaty of paris
The duke of wellingtons peace
the treaty of ghent
the treaty of baltimore
21
what benefit did the U.S gain from the war 1812 around the world
U.S currency began to be traded world wide
The U.S gained respect for being able to stand up and fight at sea
The U.S was given "Most Favored Nation" trade status
The return of all the U.S sailors that had been imprisoned around the world
U.S ambassadors were finally allowed in all european capitals
22
what are the names of the first three U.S frigates
The constellation, enterprise and the united states
the constitution, united states and intrepid
The constitution, constellation and enterprise
The Enterprise, Constitution and the united states
The united states, constitution and the constellation
23
What is the name of the U.S Naval Officer who brought about the treaty of kanagwa with japan in march 1854
Commodore Jame Biddle
Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry
Commodore Millard Filmore
Commander James Glynn
Commodore Mathew Perry
24
what did manifest destiny mean in the united states in the mid 1800
That the u.s was destined to rule the entire north american continent
that the u.s navy would be come the largest navy in the world
That the u.s would become the primary military power in North america
the desire to have the u.s strech from the coast to coast of north america
25
what effect did the policy of "gunboat diplomacy" have on U.S national interests
It made the U.S more dependent on the Navy than ever before
Was seen as a weakness and began actions against U.S ships and sailors
It really had no effect on U.S national intrests
It strengthened American diplomacy around the world
It made the U.S look like a ew world power
26
what happened to cause the era of the clipper ships to end
completion of a railroad across the isthmus made it a long dangerous trip
they were surpassed by pocket ships
gas engine propulsion methods made sail ships obsolete
a dramatic series of at sea disaster sand a large number of clipper ships
27
What was the infamous triangular trade carried on the atlantic from pre colonial times to 1860
Drug Smuggling
Slave trading
Gold smuggling
Gun running
Arms Trading
28
What famous song was written during the Brisitsh attack on Baltimore in 1814
The star spangled banner
America, the beautiful
The marine corps hymn
The navy hymn
Old Glory
29
When was the navy department established by congress
1798
1797
1801
1794
1800
30
What action caused the united states to declare war on Mexico in 1846
A mexican army incursion across the Rio grande in april 1846
The recognition of Texa as an American State
The battle of the Alamo
Mexicos breaking of the treaty of Cahuenga
The Battle of Veracruz
31
what famous battle cry was uttered by captain James Lawerence in the battle between the USS Chesapeake and HMS Shannon
Don't give up the ship
we have met the enemy and they are ours
I've not yet begun the fight
you may fire when ready, gridley
Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes
32
what was the signifigance of battle of lake champlain in 1814
it was only the 3rd time in history that a british fleet had been defeated
it lengthened the war by about 8 months
The battle came after the peace treaty was signed
it reduced the territorial demands quickly bringing an end to the war
It allowed the British to sue for peace on their own terms
33
why was the battle of new orleans fought after the peace treaty was signed
because news of the treaty traveled slowly and han't reached new orleans
because the British saw it as an opportunity to gain former french holdings
because the peace treaty only dealt with warfare on the eat coast of the US
because the french didnt get the word that the war was over
because the british troops didn't leave the U.S territory fast enogh
34
What naval battle fought in august 1812 helped sagging U.S spirits
the battle between the USS enterprise and HMS intrepid
the battle between the USS constellation and the HMS courage.
The battle between the USS constitution and HMS Guerriere
The battle of trafalgar
the Battle of Hampton Roads
35
where did the philidelphia incident take place
gibraltar
philadelphia
tangier
off the southern coast of france
Tripoli
36
who was the U.S naval offier who fought the two most famous battles of the Quassi-war with france
Benjamin Stoddert
William Bainbridge
Thomas Truxtun
Thomas Jefferson
John Paul Jones

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