THOMAS JEFFERSON’S FOREIGN
POLICY
January 13, 2016
PROTECTING AMERICA’S SHIPS
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American trade was quickly expanding around the world
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How did goods from around the world move in the 1800s?
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What are some goods that might be traded between the United
States and other countries?
PROTECTING OUR SHIPS
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If you were sailing the oceans, what might be the biggest threat to
your safety?
PROTECTING OUR SHIPS
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To protect our ships, the United States had been paying a yearly
tribute to the Barbary States, countries along the coast of North
Africa.
MORE PROBLEMS WITH THE FRENCH
AND BRITISH
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As France and Britain went to war again in 1803, the United States
was again caught in between.
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Americans made large profits trading with both sides.
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Both the British and the French attacked American ships
NOTEBOOK
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Label page 57 “TJ’s Foreign Policy”
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Divide your page into 2 sections
THE EMBARGO ACT
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Hoping to end hostilities with the British and the French, Jefferson
persuaded Congress to pass the Embargo Act of 1809
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Impressment
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Embargo Act
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Create a Frayer Model in your notebook
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Use Page 302 in your textbook
FRAYER MODEL
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