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APUSH Review: Breaking Down The Embargo Act
Breaking Down A Famous Political Cartoon About The Embargo Act
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Background Info British-American relations were at a low in early-19th century Impressment Britain armed Natives on the frontier Chesapeake Incident
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Read “Ograbme” backwards. What does it say?
The Political Cartoon Read “Ograbme” backwards. What does it say? Smuggler British Ship
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HIPP Time! Historical Context? Intended Audience? Purpose?
Tensions with Britain and France Impressment Intended Audience? American public; those critical of the Embargo Act; Federalists Purpose? To demonstrate frustrations with the Embargo Act Point of View? Negative towards the Act, hurts merchants
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