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Battles of the War
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Fourth President of The United States, active during The War of 1812.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
100
Party of Jefferson, opposed to the Federalists and their program of strong central government and loose interpretation of the Constitution. The Democratic-Republicans were a major political force from 1801-1825.
What is Democratic-Republicans?
100
November 7, 1811 victory by General Harrison, in which he destroyed the headquarters of Tecumseh's Indian confederation.
What is Tippecanoe?
100
One of the Countries Britain stopped America from Trading with, that touched the Mediterranean Sea.
What is France?
100
A major American defeat suffered when Major General Sephen Van Renssalaer attempted to capture Queenston on the west (Canadian) side of the Niagara River, seven miles from its mouth. Major General Isaac Brock, "the hero of Upper Canada," was killed during the battle.
What is The Battle of Queenston Heights?
200
Also known as "Old Hickory", Became popular thanks to several Indian campaigns against the Creek Indians.
Who is Andrew Jackson?
200
The political party of Alexander Hamilton, which advocated a strong central government and loose interpretation of the Constitution.
What is a Federalist?
200
Also called the Battle of Tohopeka; 1814 battle in which Andrew Jackson crushed the Creek Indian resistance once and for all, ending his Indian campaign and becoming a national military hero.
What is the Battle of Horseshoe Bend?
200
The war was ostensibly fought over _______ attempts to restrict U.S. trade and force sailors on American-flagged vessels into service in the _______ Royal Navy.
What is Britain.
200
A lackluster attempt by Brigadier General William Hull to invade Upper Canada across the Detroit River. After successfully crossing the river on July 12, the Americans never pressed the attack on the out-numbered British force at Fort Amherstburg, and withdrew back to Detroit when Hull learned of the imminent arrival of British reinforcements under the command of Major General Isaac Brock.
What is Hull's Campaign on the Detroit River
300
Shawnee chief and leader of a large tribal confederacy that opposed American territorial expansion.
Who is Tecumseh?
300
American island fortress that guarded Baltimore's Harbor. In 1814, it withstood British bombardment, inspiring Francis Scott Key to write the Star-Spangled Banner.
What is Fort McHenry?
300
August 24, 1814 battle in which British (under Ross) routed the Americans (under Winder) so quickly that it came to be called the "______________ Races". This battle opened the way for the British to march to Washington, which they burned.
What is Bladensberg?
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Ultimately deserted by their British allies, the ______ _________ ______ who lived between the Appalachian Mountains and the Mississippi River suffered a series of defeats at the hands of American forces that left them defenseless before the accelerating tide of settlement along the frontier.
What is Native American Tribes?
300
The capture on the Detroit River of the American merchant schooner Cuyahoga Packet. The American vessel contained official documents with information valuable to the British belonging to Brigadier General William Hull. Hull was unaware that war had been declared when he dispatched the schooner.
What is Capture of the Cuyahoga Packet?
400
American Lawyer detained by the British who, after seeing the American flag remain atop Fort McHenry during its nighttime bombardment in 1814, was inspired to write the Star-Spangled Banner.
Who is Francis Scott Key
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America's National Anthem, written by Francis Scott Key in 1814.
What is Star-Spangled Banner?
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October 5, 1813 battle in which General Harrison won a decisive victory over the combined British and Indian forces in Ontario, Canada. Tecumseh was killed in this battle. This victory helped make Harrison even more popular after Tippecanoe.
What is The Battle of the Thames?
400
Inside it held Ghent, the town where the treaty ending the War of 1812.
What is Belgium?
400
An unsuccessful attempt by Sauk and Fox warriors to capture a fort on the upper Mississippi River at the location of present-day Fort Madison, Iowa.
What is The Battle of Queenston Heights?
500
An American naval officer, Who's small fleet won a celebrated battle against the British on Lake Erie.
Who is Oliver Hazard Perry?
500
Also called "Old Ironsides", this US Naval ship surprised the world when it defeated the HMS Guerriere in waters off Bermuda on August 20, 1812.
What is the USS Constitution?
500
Signed on December 24, 1815 in the Belgian town of Ghent, the Treaty of Ghent ended the War of 1812, returning the situation between the US and Britain to its status quo ante bellum (the way things were before the war).
What is The Treaty of Ghent?
500
The Major-General of the British Army attacked America from what Country?
What is Canada?
500
The unprovoked burning of Newark by a small force of American troops under the command of Brigadier General George McClure. McClure felt that his position at Fort George was untenable, and ordered that Newark be destroyed as he evacuated his command to Fort Niagara.
What is The Burning of Niagara (Newark)?
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