Causes of the War
Main reasons that the US went to war with Great Britain in 1812
What are impressment and trade restrictions
Famous US warship that defeated the British ship Guerriere
USS Constitution
author of the star spangled banner
Francis Scott Key
purpose of the Treaty of Ghent
to end the War of 1812
The American general during the Battle of New Orleans
Andrew Jackson
The War Hawks
Who were a group of congressmen that strongly supported war against Great Britain
Commander of the US Navy during the War of 1812
Oliver Hazard Perry
where the poem of the Star Spangled Banner was written
Baltimore, Maryland
city where the treaty to end the War of 1812 was signed
Ghent Belgium
Date of the Battle of New Orleans
January 18, 1815
Conflicts with Native Americans that contributed to the war
Continued attacks in the Northwest territory and alliances with the British
importance of Navy victory on Lake Erie
secured control of Lake Erie and boosted American morale
the job of Francis Scott Key
Lawyer
the terms of the Treaty of Ghent
no borders would change, ownership would return to prewar borders
number of British casualties
2036
Economic causes for the war
Trade restrictions caused many merchants to begin losing money, and many goods that were imported were no longer available to the American people
nickname given to the USS Constitution
Old Ironsides
reason Key and Dr. Beanes were held in a ship during the attack on Fort McHenry
British officials did not want Key or his client to alert American troops of the coming attack
date of the signing of the Treaty of Ghent
December 24, 1814
nickname given to Andrew Jackson
Old Hickory
The Embargo Act
A law banning trade with foreign countries which led to economic hardships
factors that led to many US naval victories
speed and smaller maneuverable ships
year The Star Spangled Banner officially became the National Anthem
1931
US Secretary of State who negotiated the Treaty of Ghent
John Quincy Adams
the battle was fought nearly a month after the peace treaty was signed
Word took so long to travel