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Chapter 10 continued
chapter 10- age of jefferson continued
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04/16/2012

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What happened at the battle of Tippecanoe
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Both sides suffered heavy losses
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Who fought at the battle of tippecanoe
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American troops- led by General harrison against native american warriors- led by Tecumseh
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Who won the battle of Tippecanoe?
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The United States
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War of 1812
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USS ship vc. HSS ship at sea battle
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What role did Dolly Madison play in the war of 1812?
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When britain came to burn the white house she saved important documents and a portrait of George Washington then she fled south before the british troops arrival
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Was the U.S prepared for the war if 1812
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No they were not
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What is Old Ironside
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nickname for the U.S constitution
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Captain Oliver Hazard Perry
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Took control of naval forces on lake erie
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Battle of New orleans
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Pointless battle between britain and U.S- considering that the treaty had already been signed
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Treaty of Ghent
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Treaty b/w britain and america
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Who were the war hawks
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twenty democratic republicans who persuaded congress into declaring war against britain
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What did the war hawks waant
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war against britain
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Who was Henry Clay
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As Speaker of the House, Henry clay was a War Hawk, pushing for expansion and war with Britain. He also served as a peace commissioner in Ghent in the negotiations ending the War of 1812.
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What is laissez faire-economics?
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Minimal interference with the economy
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