Questions about The War of 1812
Queries regarding The War of 1812
Interrogatives Regarding The War of 1812
Probes Concerning The War of 1812
Potpourri
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Who led an expedition to explore the Louisiana Purchase and later met Sacajawea?

Lewis and Clark

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Which country did James Madison declare war on?
Great Britain
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Why was the British Army better than the American Army when the War of 1812 began?
Better prepared and trained
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Prior to the War of 1812, who were the British at war with?
France
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DAILY QUADRUPLE!!! Which subset of Americans was opposed to starting the War of 1812 and why?

New England merchants opposed conflict because of how they were profiting off of the war between France and England.

200

Which battle of the War of 1812 took place after the peace treaty was signed?

Battle of New Orleans

200

DAILY TRIPLE: Name at least three outcomes of the War of 1812.

• U.S. gained international respect

• U.S. accepted Canada as a neighbor

• The Federalist Party disappeared because it had been against the war and because of its talk about secession of New England

• Native Americans were forced to surrender large tracts of land

• More factories were built since European goods were not available during the war

• War heroes like Andrew Jackson and William Henry Harrison will be a new generation of political leaders

• Strong feelings of American nationalism ushered in The Era of Good Feelings

200

Who were the privateers?

Private American citizens that used their ships to fight the British pirate-style

200

Why was August 24, 1814 a low point for the American side? (HINT: SOMETHING HAPPENED TO THE CAPITAL)

Large portions of Washington D.C. were burned by the British, including the White House

200
Which famous Native American was killed at the Battle of the Thames?
Tecumseh
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What was the British Navy doing to American sailors prior to the War of 1812?
Impressment
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James Madison is considered the architect of what famous document?
The Constitution
300
How many states were there during the war of 1812?
18 states
300
True or False: The Battle of New Orleans took place after the War of 1812 officially ended.
TRUE
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DAILY DOUBLE: What was the significance of the Battle of Lake Erie?

The Battle of Lake Erie was an extremely important naval campaign because it boosted the morale of the American troops and gave them security from an invasion from the North. Nine vessels of the United States Navy defeated and captured six vessels of the British Royal Navy in the first unqualified defeat of a British naval squadron in history.

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Who was the President of the United States when the War of 1812 started?
James Madison
400

James Madison is the first President to ask Congress to do what?

Declare war

400

Who were the two most notable war hawks?

John Calhoun and Henry Clay

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What was the name of the treaty that ended the war?
Treaty of Ghent
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What is a war-hawk?

A person who was eager for war against Britain.

500

What did President Thomas Jefferson pass in 1807 that backfired and hurt American business?

The Embargo Act of 1807

500

List at least two causes of the War of 1812.

  • Maritime Issues- Impressment was the most volatile issue between the United States and Britain. (Chesapeake-Leopard Affair)
  • Expansionism- The division of land after the Revolution did not leave everyone satisfied.
  • Political- War Hawks pushed hard for war, and many pro-France, anti-England politicians saw this as an opportunity.
  • Native aggression- The British were arming and training Native Americans to attack U.S. citizens in the western states and territories.
500

What occurred at the Battle of Tippecanoe, and who were the commanders on each side?

Native American forces associated with Shawnee leader Tecumseh and led by his brother known as The Prophet attacked American troops led by then Governor William Henry Harrison of the Indiana Territory. They took the army by surprise, but Harrison and his men stood their ground for more than two hours. After the battle, Harrison's men burned Prophetstown to the ground, destroying the food supplies stored for the winter. The soldiers then returned to their homes, and Tecumseh's confederacy of tribes never recovered.

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What was the main plan for the American Army when the War of 1812 started?
Invade Canada and keep the fighting on land
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What did Francis Scott Key famously witness, and what did it inspire him to do?

The unsuccessful British attack on Fort McHenry / compose The Star Spangled Banner

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