Causes of the War
This term refers to the British practice of forcing American sailors into their navy.
What is impressment?
This battle is known for inspiring the national anthem of the United States.
What is the Battle of Fort McHenry?
He was the president of the United States during the War of 1812.
Who is James Madison?
The Treaty that ended the War of 1812 is called this.
What is the Treaty of Ghent?
This event, influenced by the War of 1812, increased American manufacturing and industry.
What is the Industrial Revolution?
The United States declared war on Britain in this year.
What is 1812?
This battle was the final major battle of the War of 1812, fought after the signing of the Treaty of Ghent.
What is the Battle of New Orleans?
This general became a national hero after his victory in the Battle of New Orleans.
Who is Andrew Jackson?
The War of 1812 ended in this year.
What is 1815?
The War of 1812 helped to solidify America's identity as a nation separate from this country.
What is Great Britain?
This group of young politicians, who were mostly from the South and West, pushed for war against Britain.
Who are the War Hawks?
The British burned this American city in August 1814
What is Washington, D.C.?
He wrote 'The Star-Spangled Banner' after witnessing the bombardment of Fort McHenry.
Who is Francis Scott Key?
This phrase describes the sense of national pride and unity in the USA after the war.
What is the Era of Good Feelings?
The War of 1812 is sometimes referred to using this catchphrase.
What is the Second War of Independence?
This 1807 act passed by Congress banned trade with all foreign countries.
What is the Embargo Act?
This naval officer defeated the British on Lake Erie.
Who is Oliver Hazard Perry?
This Native American leader allied with the British in hopes of creating an independent nation for his people.
Who is Tecumseh?
True or False: The United States gained significant territory as a result of the War of 1812.
What is False?
True or False: After the war, the border between the USA and Canada was finally settled.
What is True?
A border dispute with this neighbor contributed to tensions leading to the war.
Who is Canada?
This battle, fought on September 11, 1814, ended the final invasion attempt by the British against the United States.
What is the Battle of Plattsburgh?
This First Lady saved important documents and a famous portrait of George Washington as the British burned the White House.
Who is Dolley Madison?
This doctrine, inspired by the lessons of the War of 1812, warned European nations against colonizing in the Americas.
What is the Monroe Doctrine?
This major political party collapsed after the War of 1812, due to their opposition to the war.
What is the Federalist Party?