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The War of 1812: Comprehension and Analysis
Chapter 6, Section 4
Part I: Reading Comprehension
1.
What were the effects of Jefferson’s Embargo Acts? (page 211)
2.
Describe the Nonintercourse Act and Macon’s Bill No. 2. What was the purpose of each of these
attempts at peaceful negotiations with Britain and France?
3.
Why were Warhawks named as such? Why did they advocate for war against the British?
4.
Why did Americans blame Britain for their problems?
5.
What were some of the successes of the American military during the War of 1812?
6.
What were some of the American failures during the War of 1812?
7.
Despite the War of 1812 ending in a stalemate, how did it affect American settlers? How did it
affect American pride?
Part II: Review of Events, People and Ideas
1.
Describe the components of Hamilton’s financial plan?
2.
How did debate over the role of government lead to the formation of political parties?
3.
What were success and failures of the Jefferson administrations?
Part III: Map Comprehension and Analysis
1.
What would be some of
the dangers Lewis and
Clark would experience
on this trail
2.
What are potential gains
from this territory and
expedition?