Events of the War
What did the British do to American sailors?
What is impressment (forcing them into the navy)?
What was special about the first American flag?
It was very large so people could see it.
What does “trade” mean?
Buying and selling goods
Which word means “very happy”?
What is jubilant?
What war was fought for independence from Great Britain?
What is the Revolutionary War?
Who was president during the War of 1812?
Who is James Madison?
What fort was bombarded and inspired the Star-Spangled Banner?
What is Fort McHenry?
About how long was the first American flag?
About 30 feet long.
What does “blockaded” mean?
Stopping supplies from coming in or going out.
What does “suspicious” mean?
Having doubts or feeling something is wrong.
Which war happened in the early 1800s between the U.S. and Great Britain?
What is the War of 1812?
Who became famous after the Battle of New Orleans?
Who is Andrew Jackson?
What ship was called “Old Ironsides”?
What is the USS Constitution?
Who wrote the words to the Star-Spangled Banner?
Who is Francis Scott Key?
What is a “treaty”?
A formal agreement between countries to stop fighting.
What was Dolley Madison like?
Outgoing, brave, clever, and kind.
Which war came first, the Revolutionary War or the War of 1812?
What is the Revolutionary War?
Who saved important items from the White House?
Who is Dolley Madison?
What treaty ended the War of 1812?
What treaty ended the War of 1812?
Why was a large flag important during the war?
So people could see it even during battle.
What does it mean to “seize” something?
To use official power to take something.
What word means a group that makes decisions together?
What is a committee?
Which country did the American colonies fight during the Revolutionary War?
Who is Great Britain?
Who helped make the first American flag?
Who is Betsy Ross and other women?