causes/effects
What was the impact of the war of 1812?
it changed the course of American history
It instilled a greater sense of nationalism among its citizens.
What was the major battle of 1812?
The Battle of Queenston Heights
what was the number of stars on the American flag during the war of 1812?
Why did the French help America win independence?
Who lost the most in the war of 1812?
The native people of North America
Who was the main person involved in the War of 1812?
President James Madison!
What happened on June 18th, 1812?
The US declared war on Great Britain
what did key write the star-spangled banner on?
the back of a letter he had in his pocket
Why were the French allies with America?
They believed that they would benefit from allying with such a strong nation.
why is the war of 1812 important now?
It established the permanent place of the United States among sovereign nations
How many people died in the war of 1812?
Roughly around 15,000 Americans.
What happened on July 17th, 1812?
Fort Michilimackinac surrenders to British/Canadian forces
what was the spar-spangled banner called initially?
Defence of Fort
How were the French involved in the War of 1812?
the participation of the French in colonial militia units was of great importance for the defense of Lower Canada.
How did the war of 1812 affect the US economy?
It dramatically decreased American exports.
What did Henry Clay do in the war of 1812?
Was an adamant supporter of the war of 1812
how many enemy vessels did the U.S.S. Constitution capture?
24
What year was the star-spangled banner adopted for official use by the Navy?
1889
Frace provided money, troops, military leadership and naval support.
what was the main effect of the war of 1812?
it increased patriotism in the United States and increased respect for the US from other countries.
What did Thomas Cochrane do in the war of 1812?
He took part in the burning of Washington and the attack on Baltimore.
What was the number of ships the U.S. had at the beginning of the war?
18
What year did Herbert Hoover sign the bill that officially adopted the star-spangled banner as the anthem?
March 4, 1931
Why did the French support and supply the Americans?
They saw the war as revenge for past wars.