Lesson 3
The British were _______ American soldiers, because they were thought to be deserters of the British Navy.
seizing
Who said, "We have met the enemy, and they are ours."
What was named after him?
Oliver Hazard Perry
Perry, Georgia
The Battke if New Orleans took place after a __________ ending the war had been signed in Europe.
peace treaty
The United States suspected correctly that the _____ were supporting Tecumseh in his attempt to resist westward expansion.
British
Name two buildings that were burned during the British attack on Washington D.C.
Why did the Battle if New Orleans occur after the peace treaty had been signed?
By January 6, news of the treaty had not yet crossed the Atlantic.
The Battle of _______ was fought between the United States forces and Tecumseh's soldiers.
Tippecanoe
Whose picture did Dolley Madison save before the British attacked the White House?
George Washington
In June of 1812, President Madison asked Congress to declare _____ on Britain.
Most of the battles were fought at ______.
war
sea
Francis Scott Key was inspired to write a poem when he saw the American flag flying over Fort Henry. After being set to music, _________ became our national anthem.
"Star Spangled Banner"
"Old Ironsides" describes what famous ship?
Its sides were built of ____.
USS Constitution
oak
_____________ and his troops defeated the British in the Battle of New Orleans.
Andrew Jackson