Study Guide for next week

Early Republic and Foreign Affairs

Vocabulary
Neutrality Monroe Doctrine
Isolationism Treaty of Ghent
Foreign Policy Fort McHenry
Jay Treaty War Hawks
XYZ Affair Tecumseh
Napoleon Bonaparte Embargo
Impressment Habeas Corpus
Barbary States


Main Ideas
Use your book to answer the following questions in complete sentences.

1.Why did Washington adopt a policy of neutrality and isolationism for the young United States?

2.What led the French to begin attacking American ships bound for Britain? What event almost led to war between the French and the Americans?

3.Why were the British and French seizing American ships and impressing American soldiers?

4. What was Jefferson’s reaction to the Barbary States demand for more tribute? How did Jefferson deal with the British and French attacking American ships?

5. How did the British and French react to Madison’s deal to stop trading with Britain in return for the safety of American ships?

6. What threat did the Native Americans pose to settlers on the frontier?

7. Who were the “War Hawks”?

8. Describe the major events of the War of 1812?

9. Why did President Monroe adopt the Monroe Doctrine for the new nations of North and South America?