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Troubles for the Growing Nation
• Jefferson ran again with George Clinton as running mate
• The French and British were at war and planned to destroy each other’s economy
• United States was caught in the middle• The US traded with both countries
Orders of Council
• Issued by the British• Made it illegal for countries to trade with
France unless inspected by British first
Berlin and Milan Decrees
• Issued by the French• Blockaded the British ports and any ships
trading with Britain could be seized• Eventually, France lifted the Decree
Chesapeake Affair
• British were still practicing impressment• The Chesapeake was ordered by a British ship
to halt and the US ship refused• The Leopard (British ship) fired at her• Three died and 18 wounded
• US wanted war, but Jefferson had another plan
• Asked for the Embargo Act of 1807– Stop all exports from the US– Forbade American ships from importing goods
from Europe– Hurt Americans more than the Europeans
• Jefferson passed the Non-Intercourse Act– Allowed foreign trade with nations except France
and Britain
James Madison
• Jefferson refused to run a third time• Madison became president in 1808
James Madison
Problems with the Indians
• Tecumseh organized the Indians into a confederation
• His brother, the Prophet, helped Tecumseh and they established Prophetstown
Tecumseh
Tenskwatawa (The Prophet)
• General William Henry Harrison marched on Prophetstown and burned it
William Henry Harrison