War of 1812
What two countries are at war in the beginning of the war?
Great Britain and France
Is the War of 1812 a fiction or nonfiction text?
Nonfiction
Define declare war
What is the adverb in this sentence: Dad drove slowly.
slowly
Old Ironsides
Who were the War Hawks?
People who wanted the war.
Where would you turn in a nonfiction book to find the meaning of a word?
glossary
Define: Support the Troops
to provide encouragement and sometimes food and supplies to soldiers.
What letters make the /er/ sound in doctor?
'or'
When did the war start?
June 18, 1812
The army fights on ____
The navy fights on ____
land
water
Where would you find the chapter titles and page numbers in a nonfiction text?
Table of Contents
Define impressment.
The state of being forced to serve in the British Navy.
What letters make /j/ in fudge?
'-dje'
Why did the US want to maintain a good relationship with the British?
To maintain trades.
Who was the president at the time of the war?
James Madison
What is the text feature that shows words under a picture?
caption
Define torch
A piece of wood that burns at one end.
Is this sentence complete or incomplete: The yellow flower.
incomplete
Why was President Madison upset?
Two years had passed and the war was still going on.
Why did Mrs. Madison have to flee the White House?
The British were coming.
This text feature shows locations.
Maps
Define monarchy
A government ruled by a king or queen.
1. What is missing in this sentence? Ran quickly
2. Correct this sentence.
1. The subject
2. Jane ran quickly down the hill. (answers will vary)
Name 2 things the British did when they came to the White House.
1. Stole things (spoons, forks, buckles from Mrs. Madison's shoes )
2. took torches and started burning the White House (burned beds, desks, & chairs)
3. They sat and ate dinner
4. Smashing dishes and chairs