Pre-War & Geography
Events
People
Monroe
Misc.
100
Where is Fort McHenry?
Baltimore
100
Why was Tecumseh NOT at the Battle of Tippecanoe?
What is he was in the South trying to gather support for his Pan Indian movement stressing unity among native people against white expansionism.
100
Why is Francis Scott Key important?
He wrote the Star-Spangled Banner which became the National Anthem for America.
100
This territory was acquired in 1819 via the Adams-Onis treaty for how much?
What is $5 Million dollars from Spain.
100
What position in early American History was viewed as the "stepping stone" to the Presidency?
What is the position of Secretary of State.
200
"War Hawks" those who sought a war against England came from what two regions?
The South and West.
200
What did Dolley Madison save from the Executive Mansion when the British burned Washington?
1. Important documents like the DOI
2. The portrait of George Washington that still hangs in the White House today
200
The Battle of New Orleans created a hero, who was this hero?
Andrew Jackson (“Old Hickory”)
200
Who served as James Monroe's Secretary of State?
Who is John Q. Adams.
200
What were the terms of the Treaty of Ghent?
What is 1. America secured its right as a neutral,independent nation 2. return of POW's 3. Britain agreed to compensate America for the loss of their slaves seized during the war.
300
What battle happened after the Treaty of Ghent was signed?
The Battle of New Orleans
300
What was the difference between the Battle of Baltimore and the Burning of Washington that allowed for the Americans to come away with a victory?
Baltimore and Fort McHenry were prepared - they had been preparing since 1813
300
Identify two unique aspects to the background or Presidency of James Madison?
He was known as the "Father of the Constitution"
He was originally a Federalist and then switched parties to become a Democratic-Republican
He was the first President to ask Congress for a Declaration of War.
300
What was unique about Monroe's presidency?
Some responses: Last of the Founding Fathers to be elected. Elected to his second term unopposed. Last of the Virginia Dynasty. One of the most accomplished Presidents who held more positions than any other. The period of his presidency was called the "Era of Good Feelings".
300
After the War of 1812, there was an increase in what?
What is nationalism.
400
Who was the Territorial Governor of Indiana who fought at the battle of Tippecanoe?
Who is William Henry Harrison.
400
Why did the Americans burn York in the Battle of York?
The British burned Washington in retaliation for the American’s burning Parliament buildings in Canada at the Battle of York
400
What justification were given for declaring war against Britain? (3 reasons)
1. To stop impressment 2. To stop the funding and resistance encouraged by Britain among Native tribes. 3. To garner the respect of Britain as an independent nation.
400
What was the Missouri Compromise? Why did Monroe sign it?
Limited the expansion of Slavery from going further North. Missouri-Slave state/ Maine-Free state
He hoped to prevent political fighting over slavery/ Civil War
400
What prevented further destruction to Washington, D.C. after the British set it on fire?
What is a hurricane and a series of tornadoes that put out the flames and inflicted more damage in the British line than any battle up to that point.
500
The American economy was failing prior to the War of 1812 because of ___________________.
What is the Embargo Act
500
Why was the defeat of Napoleon important for the British war effort?
The defeat of Napoleon allowed Britain to focus their war efforts (resources) on their war with America.
500
What happened to Tecumseh after the loss of his village at Prophetstown?
He returned and became determined to fight with England against the Americans.
500
What was “The Monroe Doctrine”? What did it do?
Monroe's Foreign Policy - it established that the Americas & Europe would stay out of each others hemisphere. Est. a policy of isolationism.
500
Why did the British target Ft. McHenry?
It was an important trading port and people in Maryland had inflicted more damage on the British Navy than all the other states combined.