| A | B |
| USS Constitution | large warship sent to end attacks by Mediterranean pirates |
| Impressment | Forcing people to serve in the army |
| Embargo | U.S. law banning trade with foreign countries |
| Intercourse Act | law banning trade with Britain and France only |
| Techumseh | Shawnee Indian leader that warned of settlers taking over Indian lands |
| Battle of Tippecanoe | A battle between US forces and Tecumseh's followers, won by the U.S. |
| War Hawk | Young Congressman that called for war with Britain |
| James Madison | A Republican elected President in 1808 |
| Storms, Pirates, Search & Seizure and Impressment | Dangers on the high seas |
| Punish France & Britain - Protect American Ships | Why Embargo Act was passed |
| Slowed American Growth in the West | Britain helping the Native Americans along the Western Frontier |
| Risk by U.S. by declaring war on Britain | Human & Economic losses, defeat, loss of independence |