Terms & Geography
What 3 countries are involved in the War of 1812?
England, France, U.S
Who wanted to go to war to expand the nation westward?
U.S
What became a national symbols after the War of 1812?
1. White House
2. Star-Spangled Banner
Define Impressment
The action of forcing people to join a navy
What is the significance of Dolley Madison?
She saved important documents like the DOI and portrait of George Washington from the White House as it was burning
Why is Francis Scott Key important?
He wrote the Star-Spangled Banner which became the National Anthem for America.
The American economy was failing during the War of 1812 because of ___________________.
the Embargo Act
What happened to the American military after the war?
The military was strengthened and America realized they needed a standing army.
To become a superpower.
What territory did America hope to gain through the War of 1812?
Canada
What was the effect on the American following the victory of the Battle of New Orleans?
Nationalism
Deep sense of national pride
During wartime, there are two kinds of people, hawks and doves.
Why were the Warhawks so eager to go to war with Britain?
1. They wanted to new lands
2. They wanted to show their independence (nationalism)
List at least 1 disadvantage the U.S had when they went to war with Britain.
If you can name all 3, I'll double the points.
1. America’s military was small
2. American government could not finance a war
3. Britain had the strongest navy
American citizens no longer hailed from individual states but were more likely to call themselves ‘Americans’. This is an example of _____________
Nationalism
The interference of trade by using ships to cut off trade routes is also known as what?
Naval blockades
The Battle of New Orleans created a hero, who was this hero?
Andrew Jackson
When Napoleon sold land to the U.S, Great Britian was angered by this because England was currently in conflict with France, and Great Britain felt betrayed by the U.S.
The selling of this land is known as_________
The Louisiana Purchase
After the War of 1812, U.S underwent a period of unity and national pride. What is this era called?
The Era of Good Feelings
This document restricted further trading with Great Britain, what is the name of this document?
The Embargo Act
What did the Treaty of Ghent do?
Ended the War of 1812, but it did not declare an official victory for either nation.
List 4 beneficial outcomes of going to war with Britain
1. Reopening of Trade
2. Creating National Pride
3. Stop Impressment
4. Expand territory
How did the economy change after the War of 1812?
Overall trade increased and manufacturing was stimulated along with country domestically