Causes of War
This British practice of taking American sailors and forcing them into the Royal Navy angered the U.S.
What is impressment?
In 1814, British troops burned this U.S. capital city.
What is Washington, D.C.?
He was President of the United States during the War of 1812.
Who is James Madison?
This treaty officially ended the War of 1812.
What is the Treaty of Ghent?
When the White House was burned, what did the First Lady Madison risk her life to save?
What is the George Washington Painting?
This Native American confederation leader resisted U.S. expansion and allied with the British.
Who is Tecumseh?
Francis Scott Key wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner” after witnessing this battle.
What is the Battle of Fort McHenry?
This Shawnee leader died at the Battle of the Thames.
Who is Tecumseh?
The war increased this feeling of pride and unity in the United States.
What is nationalism?
This famous American song came from a poem written during the war.
What is “The Star-Spangled Banner”?
These American politicians from the West and South pushed strongly for war against Britain.
Who are the War Hawks?
Andrew Jackson’s famous victory occurred here after the war had technically ended.
What is the Battle of New Orleans?
This American general became a national hero after winning at New Orleans.
Who is Andrew Jackson?
This political party collapsed after being accused of being unpatriotic at the Hartford Convention.
Who are the Federalists?
The War of 1812 is sometimes called this because it ended in a draw with no major territorial changes.
What is a “Second War for Independence”?
This British policy restricted American trade with France during the Napoleonic Wars.
What are the Orders in Council?
Oliver Hazard Perry won a major naval victory on this Great Lake.
What is Lake Erie?
This British general was killed while leading troops at New Orleans.
Who is Edward Pakenham?
The war helped end serious resistance from Native Americans in this region.
What is the Old Northwest (Northwest Territory)?
The war lasted from 1812 until this year.
What is 1815?
This 1807 law passed by Thomas Jefferson attempted to punish Britain and France but hurt the U.S. economy instead.
What is the Embargo Act?
This battle in Canada in 1813 was a failed American invasion and resulted in a British victory led by Isaac Brock.
What is the Battle of Queenston Heights?
This American naval officer famously said, “We have met the enemy and they are ours.”
Who is Oliver Hazard Perry?
This period of political unity followed the war during James Monroe’s presidency.
What is the Era of Good Feelings?
This Native American prophet, Tecumseh’s brother, encouraged resistance against U.S. expansion.
Who is Tenskwatawa (The Prophet)?