War of 1812 Basics
This was one major cause of the War of 1812.
What is Britain impressing American sailors?
This Native American leader led resistance against U.S. expansion.
Who is Tecumseh?
The U.S. wanted to invade this place to weaken Britain and gain land.
What is Canada?
This president warned against political parties and foreign alliances.
Who is George Washington?
This group believed in a strong federal government.
Who are the Federalists?
This president led the U.S. during the War of 1812.
Who is James Madison?
This fort’s defense inspired “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
What is Fort McHenry?
This feeling increased after the War of 1812, uniting Americans.
What is nationalism?
This event showed that power could transfer peacefully between political parties.
What is the Election of 1800?
This idea said states could challenge federal laws.
What is nullification (Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions)?
This term means forcing American sailors into the British navy.
What is impressment?
This person wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
Who is Francis Scott Key?
The War of 1812 is seen as a continuation of conflict with this country.
What is Great Britain?
This case gave courts the power to decide if laws are constitutional.
What is Marbury v. Madison?
Jefferson opposed this because he thought it helped the wealthy.
What is the national bank?
This happened to Washington, D.C. during the war.
What is it was burned by the British?
This battle made Americans feel proud even though it happened after the war ended.
What is the Battle of New Orleans?
The U.S. struggled early in the war because of this problem.
What is the army was unprepared?
This compromise solved how states would be represented in Congress.
What is the Great Compromise?
This action showed Jefferson sometimes changed his beliefs for the country.
What is the Louisiana Purchase?
This treaty ended the War of 1812 by restoring pre-war boundaries.
What is the Treaty of Ghent?
This country became stronger in 1814 after defeating Napoleon in Europe.
What is Britain?
This event pushed the U.S. toward war because Britain threatened independence.
What is British interference with U.S. trade and sailors?
This document promised by Federalists helped win Anti-Federalist support.
What is the Bill of Rights?
Hamilton’s financial plan caused arguments because of this reason.
What is it favored Northern merchants and increased federal power?