War of 1812 Basics
The War of 1812 was fought between these two dates.
1812 to 1815
What was the outcome of the Treaty of Ghent?
The United States and Britain agreed to stop fighting
He served as the 6th President of the United States.
John Quincy Adams
This is a group of individuals that formally casts votes for the election of the president and vice president.
The Electoral College
This term refers to the period following the War of 1812, characterized by national unity and cooperation.
The Era of Good Feelings
This is a major cause for the start of the War of 1812.
impressment of American Sailors
This Doctrine stated that European countries should not interfere in the affairs of the Americas.
The Monroe Doctrine
He was the President of the United States during the War of 1812.
James Madison
This clause gives the federal government power over state governments.
Supremacy clause
This Compromise was enacted to preserve the balance of power in Congress between free and slave states.
The Missouri Compromise
One reason the United States was interested in entering the War of 1812.
The United States wanted to expand its territory
As a result of this treaty, Spain ceded Florida to the United States.
The Adams-Onis Treaty
This American general achieved national hero status after his victory at the Battle of New Orleans.
Andrew Jackson
This clause grants Congress the authority to enact laws needed to execute its enumerated powers.
The Necessary and Proper clause, which allowed Congress to make laws necessary to carry out its powers.
A significant event that happened during the War of 1812.
The British burned the White House
This battle, a decisive American victory, was notably fought after the War of 1812 had officially ended.
The Battle of New Orleans
This Treaty formally ended the War of 1812.
The Treaty of Ghent
He became President of the United States following the Election of 1824.
John Quincy Adams
The McCulloch v. Maryland Supreme Court case confirmed this power of the federal government.
The federal government has implied powers
An effect that the War of 1812 had on the United States was that they gained......
respect from other nations
The British supplying weapons to these groups was one of the reasons for tension between the US and Britain.
Native Americans
This compromise primarily aimed to maintain an equal number of free and slave states.
The Missouri Compromise
What was the policy of John Quincy Adams during his time as President?
He supported internal improvements like building roads and canals
What was the impact of the McCulloch v. Maryland Supreme Court decision?
It strengthened the power of the federal government.
This policy said European countries should not interfere in the Americas.
The Monroe Doctrine