Presidents
I was President during the war of 1812.
Who is James Madison?
This word refers to the British kidnapping American men and forcing them to serve in their navy.
What is Impressment?
This is the first place that the British wanted to attack.
What is New York State?
Privateers are legal pirates hired by the government to seize british ships and steal cargo. True or false?
True
What is a truce?
A truce is an agreement between sides to stop fighting.
I was the first President of the United States of America.
Who is George Washington?
A port is a town or city where ships stop to load and unload cargo. True or false?
True
This is the second place that the British went to attack.
What is Washington, D.C.?
A navigator is a person who is good at finding places. True or false?
True
What does it mean to surrender?
To surrender means to stop fighting
I was the first lady of the white house.
Who is Dolley Madison?
Merchant ships are ships that are used to transport cargo. True or false?
True
This is the last place to attack in the British's three part plan.
What is Louisiana? What is New Orleans?
If someone represents another person does that mean that he or she acts or speaks for them?
Yes.
What does it mean to be inspired?
Inspired:
- You were influenced in a positive way by a an event or person.
- You felt compelled to do a positive action based on another persons' behavior.. etc.
To seize something means to let it go. True or false?
False
Why did the British want to control New Orleans?
To block trade and take over the Mississippi River.
Astonished: Can you be astonished by something that you see all of the time?
No.
Why was Dolley Madison important?
Dolley Madison was the first lady and she saved very important papers from the white house during the attack on Washington.
Is the part of the military that protects and fights on land called the navy?
(Hint: Think about the navy, do they fight on land or sea?)
False
Before it was known as the white house, what was it called?
The president's house