Vocab 1
People who work on a ship
Anything people buy, sell, or trade
goods
The British stopped American ships and took sailors. This is called...?
Impressment
Who did the Americans fight in the War of 1812?
the British
Who wanted to make sure that government documents and a portrait of George Washington was saved?
Dolley Madison
People who move to a new place to live
Settlers
National anthem
Before the War of 1812, who was Britain at war with?
France
Where did America have more success?
on water
What did the British burn during the War of 1812?
Washington DC
Bravely waving in the wind
Gallantly streaming
Official agreement not to fight anymore
Peace treaty
Who was the president during the War of 1812?
James Madison
Old Ironsides is a nickname of a...
ship
What is the national anthem about?
the American flag
Dangerous
Perilous
Show strong support for someone or something
loyal
Who wanted to stop Americans from moving onto Native American land?
Tecumseh
What is the real names of Old Ironsides?
USS Constitution
The "Star Spangled Banner" was written about battle at...
Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland
Name given to some Americans who wanted to go to war with Great Britain
War Hawks
Move away, or back where you came from
retreat
How and why did the British help the Native Americans?
They gave them guns, because they did not want settlers move closer to Canada.
How did most people hear about the peace treaty to end the war?
letters that were mailed
After the peace treaty was signed, who lead the American forces in the battle of New Orleans?
Andrew Jackson