Preparing for War
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What did the British do to the Eastern seaboard?
BONUS: Name 2 cities affected by this.
They blockaded it.
BONUS: Baltimore, New Orleans, New York, Boston
True or False: Democratic-Republicans hosted the Hartford Convention to protest the war.
False. It was the Federalists.
Who was president during the War of 1812?
James Madison
What president passed the Embargo Act?
Thomas Jefferson
What city did the British burn during the war?
Washington, D.C.
False; The treaty had already been signed, so it was not necessary. It did boost morale, though.
After which battle did Andrew Jackson become known as a hero?
Battle of New Orleans
With whom did the Non-Intercourse Act ban trade?
Only Britain and France
How many ships did the US have compared to Britain at the beginning of the war?
20 - US
Hundreds - Britain
Which Native American tribe accepted slave runaways and fought against American settlers?
Seminoles! Go Noles!
What group advocated for war against Britain?
BONUS: Name 3 notable members of this group.
War Hawks
Felix Grundy, John C. Calhoun, Henry Clay
What was the purpose of the USS Constitution?
It stopped pirate attacks on American ships.
What was signed to end the War of 1812? When was it signed?
Treaty of Ghent; 1814
What were 2 effects of the War of 1812?
- Increased patriotism
- Boosted manufacturing
- Andrew Jackson became a hero
Who was the 5th president? What did he do?
James Monroe; improved relations with Britain
Who attempted to unite the Native Americans against American settlers?
Tecumseh
What was signed to end the Creek War? What did the Creek have to give up?
Treaty of Fort Jackson; gave up millions of acres of land
What treaty gave Florida to the United States?
Adams-Onís Treaty
Why is Tennessee named the volunteer state?
Andrew Jackson took 2,000 volunteers from the Tennessee militia to help in the Creek War.