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The U.S. President refused to pay tribute to the Barbary Pirates.
Who is Thomas Jefferson
100
This U.S. ship destroyed 2 British Frigates and is now the oldest ship in the U.S. navy fleet.
What is the U.S.S. Constitution
100
The Barbary pirates demanded this from the U.S. in order to trade in the Mediterranean Sea area
What is tribute
100
The U.S. gained this by winning the War of 1812
What is Respect
200
This U.S. President asked congress to declare war on Britain
Who is James Madison
200
This battle claimed the life of the Native American leader Tecumseh.
What is the Battle of the Thames
200
The British policy of capturing U.S. sailors and forcing them to serve on British ships was called this.
What is impressment
200
This group of congressmen aggressively sought war with Britain.
Who are the War Hawks
200
This word describes patriotism.
What is nationalism
300
This FUTURE U.S. President became a national hero during the War of 1812.
Who is Andrew Jackson
300
Located near Baltimore this U.S. the bombardment of this U.S. fort was the inspiration for the "Star Spangled Banner"
What is Fort McHenry
300
This group sided with the British during the war. They wanted to stop U.S. western expansion onto their land?
Who is the Native Americans
300
This act passed by congress banned ALL trade.
What is the Embargo Act
300
In a daring attack this U.S. sailor slipped into Tripoli harbor and burned the captured ship the Philadelphia
Who is Stephen Decatar
400
This American lawyer wrote the "Star Spangle Banner"
Who is Francis Scott Key
400
This battle was actually fought ofter the War of 1812 was over
What is the Battle of New Orleans
400
The desire to avenge the acts of this nation was a leading cause of the War of 1812
Who are the British
400
This U.S. congressman and War Hawk was from the state of South Carolina
Who is John C. Calhoun
400
This first lady saved the painting of George Washington in the white house when the British invaded Washington
Who is Dolly Madison
500
This American became famous during the Battle of Lake Erie and said "We have met the enemy and they are ours."
Who is Oliver H. Perry
500
The British invaded and burned government buildings in this U.S. city
What is Washington D.C.
500
Desire for this was one cause of the War of 1812
What is land
500
This War Hawk was from the state of Kentucky
Who is Henry Clay
500
This general became famous for his victory at the Battle of New Orleans
Who is Andrew Jackson