Question

A) According to the passage above, Professor Hickey believes that the War of 1812 resolved many years of "troubled diplomacy" in the history of the early American republic. Briefly explain ONE specific example of this, prior to the War of 1812.

b) According to the passage, the War of 1812 led to the demise of the Federalist Party but the vindication of Federalist principles. Briefly explain, using ONE specific example of either the demise of the Federalist Party or the vindication of its principles.
c) According to the passage above, the outcome of the war broke the power of American Indians and encouraged "national self-confidence" and expansionism. Briefly explain, using ONE specific example of any of these.

Answer 1

The War of 1812 concluded troubled diplomacy through events like the impracticality of impressment, led to the demise of the Federalist Party post the Hartford Convention, and broke the power of American Indians, exemplified by Tecumseh's death, thereby enhancing American self-confidence and expansionism.

Step-by-step explanation:

War of 1812 and Its Consequences

Professor Hickey believes that the War of 1812 resolved many years of troubled diplomacy.

One example prior to the War of 1812 is the practice of impressment, where the British navy would forcibly recruit American sailors under the pretext that they were deserters from the British navy, ignoring United States sovereignty.

The War of 1812 led to the demise of the Federalist Party, as their opposition to the war and proposals such as those made at the Hartford Convention, where some members suggested secession, made them appear unpatriotic once the war concluded with American success.

This effectively ended the party's influence in American politics. The outcome of the war weakened the position of American Indians, an example being the death of Tecumseh and the consequent collapse of the Native American coalition he had led against American expansion.

This strengthened national self-confidence and paved the way for westward expansionism.