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Who was the President of the United States when the War of 1812 started?
James Madison
Which country did James Madison declare war on in the War of 1812?
Great Britain
One of the effects of the war
patriotism, manufacturing boosted, Native Americans weakened
The U.S failed in its attempt to invade this British territory
Canada
One of the causes of the War of 1812
Impressment of American sailors, Interference with American shipping, British aid to Natives
What was the British Navy doing to American sailors prior to the War of 1812?
Impressment
James Madison is the first President to ask Congress to declare what?
War
Prior to the War of 1812, who were the British at war with?
France
Why was August 24, 1814 a low point for the American side? (HINT: SOMETHING HAPPENED TO THE CAPITAL)
Washington D.C. was burned by the British
What song was written during the Battle at Fort McHenry?
Star Spangled Banner
Which battle took place after the peace treaty was signed?
Battle of New Orleans
Why was the British Army better than the American Army when the War of 1812 began?
Better Army and Navy
About how long did the War of 1812 last?
Approximately 2 1/2 years
What was the name of the treaty that ended the war?
Treaty of Ghent
Which battle did American Andrew Jackson lead the army to victory, even though the war already ended technically?
New Orleans
What did President Thomas Jefferson pass in 1807 that backfired and hurt American business?
The Embargo Act
Which famous Native American was killed at the Battle of the Thames?
Tecumseh
Who was the American commander of the Lake Erie Naval forces?
Oliver Hazard Perry
What is a war-hawk?
A person in Congress who was eager for war against Britain.
Who was the leader of France that was at War with Britain during the War of 1812?
Napoleon
What was the main plan for the American Army when the War of 1812 started?
Invade Canada and keep the fighting on land
Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?
Francis Scott Key
The Embargo Act boosted this in America
manufacturing
Which political party met at the Hartford Convention who opposed the War of 1812?
The Federalists
Andrew Jackson defeated the Creek nation in this battle
Battle of Horseshoe Bend