Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?
Francis Scott Key
Three causes of the War of 1812.
What is impressment, British stealing American goods from merchants, British supplying/encouraging Native Americans to attack American settlers, and both Great Britain and France blocking the U.S. navy from trading until the U.S. chooses an alliance.
Describe the Era of Good Feelings.
Promoted unity in the U.S. after the victory of the Battle of New Orleans and the war and it made Britain view the U.S. as a national power
Who was the First Lady during the War of 1812 and what happened at the White House?
The First Lady was Dolly Madison and the British burned the White House.
What were the agreements that ended the War of 1812?
a. restored all land boundaries
b. returned all prisoners
c. Native Americans lands were to be restored/respected
d British recognize the U.S. as a national power
Who was Britain's General?
Who was America's General?
General Pakenham
General Jackson
Who were the War Hawks? How was the USS Constitution able to with the fight with the HMS Guerriere?
People who pushed for the War.
Ships made in the U.S. were larger and stronger; the cannons bounced off
Why was General Jackson able to become the President of the U.S.?
He was responsible for leading the U.S. troops to victory in the Battle of New Orleans, so he was deemed a National Hero.
Why was it such a shock that the Americans defeated the British for the Battle of New Orleans?
At this time, Britain had the most powerful army in the world and was expected to win New Orleans and the war.
What happened on January 8, 1815 that sealed the win for U.S.?
U.S. dug irrigation ditches that caused the British soldiers to fall in; British soldiers couldn't see their enemy; General P was killed and they surrendered; Britain suffered over 2000 casualties