people of the war
This man was President of the United States in 1812 and declared war on England.
James Madison
What song was written during the Battle at Fort McHenry?
Star Spangled Banner
This capitol of the U.S. was burned by the British.
Washington, D.C.
The U.S. did not really want to fight England in the War of 1812. True or False
True
What was the name of the peace treaty that ended the War of 1812
The Treaty of Ghent
This man was dictator of France after the French Revolution.
Napoleon Bonaparte
What did Dolley Madison save from the Executive Mansion when the British burned Washington?
1. Important documents like the DOI 2. The portrait of George Washington that still hangs in the White House today
Ft. McHenry protected this city from a Brittish attack by sea
Baltimore
Was the invasion of Canada by the U.S. successful
No
This term means to 'kidnap' sailors. The British did this to U.S. sailors.
Impressing
This man wrote the Star Spangled Banner
Francis Scott Key
Which battle did American Andrew Jackson lead the army to victory, even though the war already ended technically?
New Orleans
This city was protected by Andrew Jackson.
New Orleans
There were at least five groups of people that defended New Orleans from the British. Name all five groups.
Former Hatian slaves, Volunteers from Kentucky, Volunteers from Tennessee, French Outlaws, New Orleans militia
The Napoleonic Wars refer to the battles fought between the British and French. Where did the Napoleonic Wars take place
Europe
American citizens no longer hailed from individual states but were more likely to call themselves ‘Americans’. This is an explain of _____________
Nationalism/National pride
This area wanted to break away from the U.S. during the War of 1812.
New England states
This river made up the western boarder of the U.S. and if captured, could have spelled doom for the U.S. during the War of 1812.
Mississippi River
How did the economy change after the War of 1812?
Overall trade increased and manufacturing was stimulated
What were Ramparts
Defensive walls of a fort
This man led the American forces to victory on Lake Erie.
Oliver Hazard Perry
The U.S. fought this country during the War of 1812.
England
Who was the leader of France that was at War with Britain during the War of 1812?
Napoleon
List 4 benefits of going to war with Britain?
1. Reopening of Trade 2. Creating National Pride 3. Stop Impressment 4. Expand territory 5. Secure Independence
Why were the Warhawks so eager to go to war with Britain? (3 reasons)
1. They wanted to new lands 2. They forgot how tough war was 3. They didn’t make any money in shipping