Unit 4 Lesson 1 Notes CFU

What inspired the French Revolution?

• The War of 1812

• George Washington's Farewell Speech

• Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

Which best describes the Neutrality Proclamation?

• A statement denouncing neutrality in a conflict
• A statement declaring the United States' neutrality in a conflict
• A declaration of support for one side in a conflict
• A treaty to end a conflict

Which of the following best defines impressment?

• The act of voluntarily enlisting in the military
• The act of forcing individuals into naval or military service

• The act of deserting from military service
• The act of providing military supplies to the enemy

What two concepts did George Washington's Farewell Address warn against?

• economic inequality and military intervention
• isolationism and technological advancement
• religious intolerance and cultural assimilation
• political parties and government alliances

What was the purpose of the Embargo Act?

• To encourage American ships to trade with foreign ports
• To prohibit American ships from trading with foreign countries

• To establish a new trade agreement with Great Britain
• To increase taxes on imported goods

Who were the War Hawks?

• A group of young Federalist congressmen who wanted war with France

• A group of British diplomats who wanted war with the USA

• A group of Native American leaders who wanted war against the US

• A group of young congressmen who wanted war against Great Britain

Why did the North NOT want to go to war with Great Britain?

• Trade and economy
• Desire for peace
• Political differences
• Fear of military defeat

What were two reasons the US went to war with the British in the War of 1812?

• American support of British attacks on Native Americans
• British taxation of American goods
• British refusal to trade with the US
• British impressment of American sailors and the British blockade of American ships

Which document inspired revolutions in Latin America?

• The Declaration of Independence
• The Magna Carta
• The Bible
• The Communist Manifesto

What were two demands of the Monroe Doctrine?

• Colonization and intervention
• Expansion and isolation
• Non-colonization and non-intervention
• Imperialism and annexation