Causes
Battles
Impact
100
What were the two countries that were fighting over trade with U.S?
Great Britain and France
100
Why did the native Americans fight the Americans?
Because the Americans wanted to drive them off their land.
100
When was the Treaty of Ghent signed?
December 24, 1814
200
Why did U.S. try to take over Canada?
So they would enlarge their land and be more powerful.
200
Who armed the Native Americans in their war with the Americans?
Great Britain
200
What battle occurred on the same day as the Treaty of Ghent was signed?
The Battle of New Orleans
300
The British did not want to leave the Ohio Valley. What Treaty was signed to settle this problem?
The Jay Treaty
300
When did U.S. officially declare war against Great Britain?
June 18, 1812
300
Who won the war?
Both sides claimed victory
400
What did the Non-Intercource Act do?
It prohibited trade with both countries.
400
What was the first thing the British do to harm the Americans and when was it?
August 24, 1814 - the British took over Washington and set government buildings on fire including the White House
400
What happened to the Federalists?
They were were badly damaged by their opposition to the war and the party never recovered
500
What group of people did NOT support war?
The Federalists
500
Why did the British forces leave the battle in Baltimore?
The Americans stood there with a giant American flag
500
What did Madison's ban on trade with Great Britain cause?
It caused an increase in US manufacturing (Americans started to produce goods they have imported before)
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