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Who became a national hero after the Battle of New Orleans?
What battle was the final major conflict of the War of 1812?
Battle of New Orleans
What were some causes of the War of 1812?
British interference with ships, arming Native Americans, and impressment
What treaty ended the War of 1812?
Treaty of Ghent
What happened to Washington, D.C. during the War of 1812?
It was captured and burned by the British
Who wrote the "Star-Spangled Banner"?
Francis Scott Key
What battle inspired our National Anthem?
Battle of Baltimore
Which of the following was NOT a cause of the War of 1812: A) Impressment B) Ship interference C) British reclaiming colonies D) Arming Native Americans?
C) British reclaiming colonies
Why was the Treaty of Ghent significant?
It ended the war but didn’t solve all pre-war problems
What made the War of 1812 historically significant for the U.S. capital?
It was the first time the capital was captured
What inspired Francis Scott Key to write his famous poem?
Battle of Baltimore
In what battle did U.S. troops burn and loot the capital of Upper Canada?
Battle of York
What was a major effect of the War of 1812 on U.S. identity?
Boosted patriotism and national pride
What battle happened after the Treaty of Ghent but before news of it reached America?
Battle of New Orleans
Why was America poorly prepared for war in 1812?
Small navy, weak army, low funds
What role did Francis Scott Key play in the War of 1812?
He was a lawyer and poet who witnessed Fort McHenry’s bombing
What battle marked the British navy’s first major defeat?
Battle of Erie
Who suffered the most as a result of the War of 1812?
Native Americans
Which poem became a national anthem after the War of 1812?
The Star-Spangled Banner
What was the first major battle of the War of 1812?
Battle of Tippecanoe
What lasting symbol of American patriotism was created by Francis Scott Key?
The National Anthem
Why was the Battle of New Orleans important, even though the war had officially ended?
It prevented British control of the Mississippi River and boosted U.S. morale
How did the War of 1812 change the way Americans saw their country?
They felt more unified and respected globally
What document restored pre-war borders and failed to address impressment?
Treaty of Ghent
Why did Native Americans lose the most in the War of 1812?
They lost land, British allies, and power