War of 1812
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True or False
The British blocked US ports with their ships
True
Who did the United States declare war against?
Great Britain
Who was President during the start of the War of 1812.
James Madison
Who wrote a famous poem while watching the battle of Baltimore?
Francis Scott Key
Define represent
When you act or speak for someone else
True or False
George Washington was President during the War of 1812.
False
Which country was Great Britain already at war with?
Dolley Madison was the very first ____ _____.
(Fil in the blanks)
First Lady
What is our national anthem called?
The Star Spangled Banner
Define patience
The British army set fire to me after Dolley Madison and others had to escape
The White House (the President's House)
Name one reason the United States declare war on Great Britain.
Blockade
impressment
stole cargo
broke treaty
armed Native Americans
attack on the USS Chesapeake
I was called the "Old Ironsides"
USS Constitution
What is the name for the people who wanted America to go to war with Britain to defend its freedom?
War Hawks
Define: Surrender
to give up
I was General during the Battle of New Orleans
Andrew Jackson
What are privateers?
Privateers are ships (or sailors on a ship) that were hired to attack and rob other ships during the War of 1812.
What is a formal agreement between countries?
treaty
Why did the British want to gain control of the Mississippi River?
They wanted to stop the US from transporting goods, so they will not be able trade with other countries.
Define astonished
Feeling of amazement
I helped save important papers and letters from the President's House before the British came.
Dolley Madison
Name 2 of the 3 most famous founding father
Madison, Adam, and Jefferson
What important document did James Madison help to write?
The Constitution
What branch of the military protects us in the water?
Navy
Define looming
When it feels like something bad is going to happen