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The Nation Suffers Growing Pains

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John Adams
Washington's Vice President
Thomas Jefferson
Adams' Vice President
White House
President's official home
Zebulon Pike
explored the Louisiana Territory
James Monroe
went to France to purchase New Orleans
Napoleon
sold Louisiana to the United States
Which act(s) allowed the President to deport aliens and stifle criticism of the government?
Alien and Sedition Acts
Which act(s) did Jefferson sign to avoid war with France and Britain, but all it did was ruin America's trade and put many people out of work?
Embargo Act
The Louisiana Territory cost:
$15 million
What were the objections to the purchase of the Louisiana Territory?
It was not constitutional.
It cost too much.
The land was not needed.
What nickname were Americans given who wanted war with England?
War Hawks
Many in America wanted war with England so they could help France capture___________and free American ships from fear of attack.
Canada
The British were not able to capture Fort_________________, during the assault on Baltimore.
McHenry
The War of 1812 began because the British were interfering with American trade and for what other reason?
The British were impressing American seamen.
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