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Who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner?
Francis Scott Key.
Is Andrew Jackson American or British?
American.
Is George Prevost American or British?
British.
True or false: Britain successfully burned America's capital?
True.
Was America’s naval force strong or weak?
Strong.
What did the Embargo Act do?
End international trade.
Who declared war on Britain?
James Madison.
Who captured America's ships?
Britain.
Who were the natives convinced to hate?
America.
What did the War Hawks want?
James Madison to declare war on Britain.
Who wanted to take Canada?
General William Hull.
True or false: General William Hull successfully took Canada?
False.
Who took Lake Erie?
America.
Who commanded the capture of Lake Erie?
Oliver. H. Perry.
Who commanded the burning of Washington, D.C.?
General Robert Ross.
What is the Star-Spangled Banner about / inspired by?
The Battle of Baltimore.
Is Francis Scott Key embarrassed about being an American patriot?
No, he is proud.
How did America feel about its Capitol being burned?
Upset, "Screams and cries of frustration or something".
How did Britain feel about the capture of Lake Erie?
Upset, "Screams and cries of frustration or something".
What did William Henry Harrison feel like?
A flop.
Why was the Treaty of Ghent made?
Because America was considering/threatening to take York.
What did the Treaty of Ghent say?
Essentially, a peace treaty attempting to end the War of 1812.
What did Britain think of America’s army?
It was weak.
Who ultimately won the war?
Who pressured James Madison into declaring war on Britain?
War Hawks.