Westward expansion was very important to the government leaders and the American people. Under Jefferson's presidency, the national domain of America was doubled in size. ... Later, in 1815 at the Hartford Convention, this act of the Republicans seemed to come up to conversation. ... This act prohibited American ships from leaving the United States. ... This act hurt American merchants and ship owners because they were not abl...

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On Wednesday, August 24, there was a battle. ... Dolly is best known for her flight from Washington in 1814, when the British invaded the city during the War of 1812. ... For the second time in American history, the British were coming! ... On February 4, 1815, there was news in the streets of victory at New Orleans, and the name of President-to-be on every tongue. ... It was a gay winter; the "Peace Winter of 1815." ...

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• Grade Level: High School