Coming Together
The Louisiana Purchase is arguably the greatest real estate deal in history. It more than doubled the size of the United States. We gained approximately 530 million acres of land for 15 million dollars; about four cents an acre. Before the purchase, the French had control over the land west of the Mississippi River. Therefore, by gaining this land, America also gained control of the Mississippi River and correspondingly, access to the Gulf of Mexico and the port of New Orleans. Because of The Louisiana Purchase, Americans had the right to trade profitable products at the port of New Orleans and the country became more independent. Also, the purchase provided America with the opportunity for westward expansion, which would result in the formation of new states.
The Embargo Act of 1807 was a ban on exporting products to other countries. Jefferson believed that the act would hurt Britain and the other European powers and force them to honor American neutrality, but it ended up hurting America more than Britain. However, it was kind of a blessing in disguise. Because Americans couldn’t trade with foreign countries, they had to produce their own goods, which made them more independent. They no longer needed to rely on trade with Britain to get all their needs met. Also, this act kind of made other countries respect the Americans more because they were able to challenge Britain, a country much larger than their own. One of the most central events that initiated a sense of nationalism in America was the War of 1812. The United States declared war against Britain for several reasons, including trade restrictions brought about because of Britain 's ongoing war with France, the impressment of American sailors into the Royal Navy, and British support of Indian tribes against American westward expansion. All these things were restricting America from becoming an independent country and keeping them under Britain’s rule. The victory over Great Britain gave Americans a huge
The Embargo Act of 1807 was a ban on exporting products to other countries. Jefferson believed that the act would hurt Britain and the other European powers and force them to honor American neutrality, but it ended up hurting America more than Britain. However, it was kind of a blessing in disguise. Because Americans couldn’t trade with foreign countries, they had to produce their own goods, which made them more independent. They no longer needed to rely on trade with Britain to get all their needs met. Also, this act kind of made other countries respect the Americans more because they were able to challenge Britain, a country much larger than their own. One of the most central events that initiated a sense of nationalism in America was the War of 1812. The United States declared war against Britain for several reasons, including trade restrictions brought about because of Britain 's ongoing war with France, the impressment of American sailors into the Royal Navy, and British support of Indian tribes against American westward expansion. All these things were restricting America from becoming an independent country and keeping them under Britain’s rule. The victory over Great Britain gave Americans a huge