Problems with Foreign Powers Chapter 10 sec. 3

One American’s Story Stephen Decatur led the US Navy against African pirates off the coast of Tripoli in 1804. This demonstrated that if the US wanted to trade with the world, they would not be insulated from international problems.

Jefferson’s Foreign Policy Jefferson wanted to concentrate on domestic issues. Grateful for the Atlantic Ocean which would allow the United States to stay out of European conflicts. Continued Washington’s policy of avoiding “entangling alliances.”

Problems with Jefferson’s Foreign Policy US Merchants traded all over the world. The Louisiana Purchase and westward expansion put Americans into closer contact with people from other nations. The US had little control of foreign nations – as demonstrated by Tripoli

Problems with France and England The US tried to stay out of the conflict between France and England US even benefitted from it: Purchased Louisiana US merchants took over the trade interrupted by the war

Problems with England and France Britain began to blockade American ships headed for France. France began to seize American ships destined for Britain. Britain impressed American sailors into the Royal Navy (kidnapped them and forced the to serve in the Royal Navy)

Trade as a Weapon Embargo Act of 1807 American ships not allowed to sail to foreign ports. British ships not allowed in American ports. Caused more harm to US famers and merchants than to the French and British Very unpopular

Trade as a Weapon In 1808 when James Madison becomes president the Embargo Act has been repealed Madison’s solution is to allow trade with all countries except France and Britain until they respect US. Ships This law is mostly ineffective.

Tecumseh and Native American Unity Native Americans continued to lose their land after the Treaty of Greenville in further treaties such as the Treaty of Fort Wayne Tecumseh wanted to unite Native American tribes so they could stop the loss of their land. His people, the Shawnee, were defeated at the Battle of Tippecanoe

War Hawks Canada welcomes Tecumseh and his warriors angering the United States. War Hawks called for a war with Britain to stop their aid to Native Americans, stop the impressment of American citizens, and end their interference with American shipping. The result is the War of 1812