CLEP U.S. History I 049: War of 1812 Theaters and Outcomes
U.S. History to 1877 | Chapter 9 | Lesson 9.5 The United States entered war with a small regular army, divided public opinion, and ambitious plans to invade Canada. Early invasions failed through poor coordination, short enlistments, supply problems, and capable British and Native resistance. Naval victories on Lake Erie helped U.S. forces regain Detroit, […]
CLEP U.S. History I 048: Embargo, Impressment, and the Road to War
U.S. History to 1877 | Chapter 9 | Lesson 9.4 Napoleonic warfare placed neutral American commerce between British sea power and French continental control. Both powers restricted trade. Britain also impressed sailors from American vessels, claiming British deserters but sometimes taking U.S. citizens. The 1807 attack by HMS Leopard on the USS Chesapeake made the […]
