British kidnapped American sailors
Slave rebellions made slave owners nervous.
Protestors like Equiano told people about the horrible Middle Passage.
News of the war's end didn't travel fast enough
US had new land called Louisiana
Burr & Hamilton exchanged nasty words
America defended Baltimore & Fort McHenry
French leader Napoleon needed money
US & Britain fought unnecessary Battle of New Orleans
US went to war again on Britain
There was a deadly duel
Slave owners made stricter slave codes.
"Star Spangled Banner" was written to celebrate the win
French sold US land for money
The slave trade was banned in 1808 (although slavery itself was not).
US sent Lewis & Clark to explore new land
