What was Jefferson's Native American policy of "civilization"?
getting Native Americans to farm the land, convert to Christianity, and live as the white settlers lived
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Why didn't Britain want a war with the United States?
it was already involved in another war with France
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Where was the flag flying that inspired the writing of The Star-Spangled Banner?
over Fort McHenry
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Which Shawnee chief called for Native Americans to unite against the settlers?
Tecumseh
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What did Britain do to try to avoid war with the United States?
the British announced that they would no longer interfere with American shipping
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Who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner?
Francis Scott Key
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Who were known as War Hawks?
Westerners who called for war against Britain
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What was the condition of the United Stats military at the beginnings of the War of 1812?
the military was weak; the army was small, poorly trained, and badly equipped
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What was significant about the Battle of New Orleans?
the battle was a great victory for the American forces; it made General Andrew Jackson a national hero; it was fought after the war ended
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What were the causes of the War of 1812?
Impressment of US Citizens; interference with American shippng; British support of Native-American resistance
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Which Native American leader died while fighting for the British in the War of 1812 in the Battle of the Thames?
Tecumseh
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What treaty ended the War of 1812?
The Treaty of Ghent
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When did Congress declare war on Britain?
June 18, 1812
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What happened at the Battle of Washington, DC?
The British set fire to the White House and the Capitol building
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What were the effects of the War of 1812?
increased American patriotism, weakened Native American resistance, and U.S. manufacturing grew, the U.S. proved that it could defend itself against the mightiest military power of the era