Battles
This American city was the site of the final battle of the War of 1812
New Orleans
This purchase, costing the U.S. 15 million dollars, essentially doubled the size of our country
The Louisiana Purchase
He was a political leader who united the Native Americans.
Tecumseh
The United States wanted to stay out of the war between France and England. What is another term for this?
Neutrality/neutral
This amazing lady saved a painting of George Washington when her home, the presidential palace, was burned to the ground.
Dolly Madison
This famous battle was won by the coolest named guy, Oliver Hazard Perry.
Battle of Lake Erie
This Lemhi Shoshone teenager accompanied Lewis and Clark during their expedition. Her job was to act as an interpreter and guide.
Sacajawea (or Sacagawea)
Double Points!
1. This famous song was written during the war of 1812
2. The song was based off this poem
1. The Star Spangled Banner
2. The Defense of Fort M'Henry
England kidnapping our sailors was known as this
impressment
This war general fought against Tecumseh. He won against Tecumseh but lost against pneumonia 31 days into his presidency.
William Henry Harrison
This battle had the highest number of Americans killed in one battle
The River Raisin Massacre (or the Battle of Frenchtown)
The French decided to sell Louisiana territory because they no longer needed the food for their Haitian slaves. That's because Haiti won its independence in a revolution led by this guy.
Toussaint L'Ouverture
This treaty ended the War of 1812
The Treaty of Ghent
This group in Congress pushed for the United States to go to war
War Hawks
This other future president fought against the Creek Indians. It will probably help to prejudice him against Native Americans when he is president (spoiler!)
Andrew Jackson
This battle was part of the Creek wars in which General Jackson attacked a Red Stick village.
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
He was the French leader who sold us the Louisiana Purchase
Napoleon Bonaparte
Give two reasons England wanted to capture Baltimore.
1. To stop the United States from using Baltimore port as a base for domestic shipping, docking and trading.
2. To stop Fort McHenry from being used as a military base where American warships could sail to attack British merchant ships.
3. To stop Fort McHenry from being used as a military base where American troops and supplies could be gathered for an attack on Canada.
This act reopened the trade with all countries except Britain and France
Nonintercourse Act
This Congressman spoke out against going to war saying it was just a greedy land grab and not necessary.
John Randolph
This treaty ended the Creek Wars and forced the Creek Indians to give up more than 21 million acres of land
Treaty of Fort Jackson
For double points!
1. Who was the officer responsible for maintaining records and map making on their trek to explore western America?
2. Who was the soldier appointed to lead the expedition?
1. Clark
2. Lewis
Double Points! Name two specific things the Treaty of Ghent did
1. All prisoners, captured lands, and ships were to be given back.
2. A border between Canada and the United States was agreed upon.
3. Both nations promised to work towards ending the international slave trade.
4. Spain gave up Florida to the United States in exchange for Texas and $5 million dollars.
This act said ships could not leave American ports except to trade with other Americans
Embargo Act
This British general disguised Canandians in military uniforms to trick the Americans. It worked and the Americans surrendered Fort Detroit without a shot fired
Isaac Brock