Name that Place
The War of 1812 took place between the United States and _________.
Great Britain
I was president during the War of 1812.
James Madison
The practice of forcing men into the British navy
impressment
What caused the War of 1812? Give 2 reasons
Britain stopped U.S. ships and took sailors, British were helping Native Americans by providing them with weapons
Dolley Madison acted or spoke officially for the White House.
What's another word we could use to replace the italicized words?
Word Choices: represented, surrendered, seized, inspired
represented
The British attacked this capital city
Washington, D.C.
I was the first person to be called the First Lady of the United States.
Dolley Madison
A formal agreement between countries
treaty
What fort inspired the song “The Star-Spangled Banner”?
Fort McHenry
For a big part of the war, the British had closed off many of our ports.
Word Choices: seized, blockaded, impressment, trade
blockaded
Identify the three cities that were involved in the War of 1812
Washington D.C., Baltimore, New Orleans
I ordered the construction of entrenchments, or walls, around New Orleans
Andrew Jackson
An agreement to stop fighting or arguing
truce
What battle took place after the war was already over?
The Battle of New Orleans
Special boats used to transport cargo.
What's another word we could use to replace the italicized words?
Word Choices: navy, port, privateers, merchant ships
merchant ships
What battle took place after the war was already over?
The Battle of New Orleans
I wrote the national anthem "The Star Spangled Banner"
Francis Scott Key
To use official power to take something
seize
What ended the War of 1812?
Peace treat between the two countries
The soldiers wanted to stop fighting the war.
What's another word we could use to replace the italicized words?
Word Choices: seize, looming, surrender, treaty
surrender
The British wanted to seize control of this city to gain control of the Mississippi River.
New Orleans
This ship was called “Old Ironsides” because it was hard to sink.
USS Constitution
Sailors on private ships that are hired to attack or rob other ships
privateer
What two battles did the United States successfully defend?
The battle of Baltimore, The battle of New Orleans
By the time James Madison came into office, war was threatening to happen.
What's another word we could use to replace the italicized words?
Word Choices: surrender, represent, looming, inspired
looming