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Bonus.....
100 Points
During the war, British forces invaded Washington, D.C., and set fire to this famous structure.
The White House
This country was the main enemy the United States fought against in the War of 1812.
England (Great Britain)
He was the President of the United States during the War of 1812.
James Madison
She saved historical documents like the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence from being burned when the British invaded.
Dolley Madison
his famous American warship earned the nickname "Old Ironsides" during its naval battles.
U.S.S. Constitution
The practice of capturing people and forcing them to work for you against their will is known as this.
impressment
Bonus......
200 Points.....
To escape the British, Dolley Madison disguised herself using this specific outfit.
farmer’s wife
Bonus......
300 Points!
Before the War of 1812 started, England was already involved in a military conflict with this European country.
France
This major battle actually took place after the peace treaty ending the war had already been signed.
Battle of New Orleans
He was inspired to write "The Star-Spangled Banner" after witnessing the Battle of Fort McHenry.
Francis Scott Key
The War of 1812 lasted for approximately this number of years.
2 Years
Bonus.....
400 Points!
France stopped American ships in the Atlantic Ocean because they did not like the U.S. doing business with this nation.
England
This group of politicians strongly advocated and argued that the United States should go to war with England.
War Hawks
Not all soldiers knew the war was over right away after the treaty was signed for this basic reason.
slow communication/news took a long time to travel across the ocean
When deciding to fight England, the United States wanted its ships back, but they also aimed to gain control of this land to the north.
Canada
President James Madison was hesitant to go to war in 1812. Give two main reasons why he did not want to fight England.
The U.S. was a young country with very few soldiers, and losing the war meant losing American freedom