James Madison
What was James Madison's political party?
Democratic-Republican
What "Act" in 1807 caused tough economic times for the US leading up to James Madison's presidency?
The Embargo Act of 1807.
What term was used for those who wanted to go to war? And what term was used for those who wanted peace?
"War Hawks" and "Doves"
This battle in 1812 boosted morale and gave Americans a spirit of hope and confidence. A nickname was earned during the battle, "Old Ironsides".
The battle of the U.S.S. Constitution vs. H.M.S. Guerriere.
What had greatly hurt the United States' economy by 1814?
The British blockade of the east coast.
What was James Madison known as or famous for before becoming president?
"Father of the Constitution"
Which two countries were at war and causing issues for the US when Madison was elected President?
Great Britain and France.
What region of the US and what political party were against the war?
New England and the Federalists.
What happened in Washington D.C. in August of 1814?
British troops marched on the Capitol and burned the White House.
What did the Federalists propose at the convention in Hartford, CT in December of 1814?
Secession.
What state was James Madison from?
Virginia
What did the US want to do about the war between Great Britain and France?
Remain neutral.
What regions of the US and what political party were for the war?
The South and West and Democratic-Republicans.
The US won this battle and it inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star Spangled Banner".
The Battle of Baltimore a.k.a. Fort McHenry.
What were the terms of the peace treaty (The Treaty of Ghent) signed by the US and Britain?
Pre-war conditions would be restored.
In his home state, before being President, James Madison owned a and .
Plantation and enslaved people.
Who was the US having conflicts with in the West?
Native Americans.
At the time, the US Army consisted of about how many untrained men and the US Navy had how many ships?
7,000 men and 16 ships.
What were two significant (important) outcomes of The Battle of the Thames in 1813?
Chief Tecumseh was killed, ending Native American support of the British and General William Henry Harrison became a war hero.
What did the Treaty of Ghent fail to mention in its terms?
Impressment of US sailors by Britain and the option for the US to remain neutral in the war between Britain and France (two main reasons for going to war in the first place).
Who did James Madison defeat to become President and what year was the election?
Charles Pinckney in the year 1808.
What was Great Britain doing at the time that angered the US?
Impressment of American sailors.
Why did the US have a reduced military at the start of The War of 1812?
During Jefferson's presidency, the military was downsized.
Name three significant outcomes of The Battle of New Orleans in 1815?
1. It took place 2 weeks after the war had officially ended.
2. The British had about 2,000 casualties and the US had about 70.
3. General Andrew Jackson became a national hero.
Name five (5) significant outcomes for the US from The War of 1812.
1. Native Americans were driven out of the Ohio Valley.
2. Nationalism grew (pride and devotion to one's country).
3. The US gained respect from foreign countries.
4. The end of the Federalist political party.
5. Generals Andrew Jackson and William Henry Harrison became national heroes which would help them become elected president in the future.