Causes/Effects
What caused the war?
Restrictions on what Americans could or couldn't do.
Who was the U.S. general during the war of 1812?
Andrew Jackson
What happened after the Treaty of Ghent was Signed?
The battle of New Orleans.
What was the Star Spangled Banner originally titled?
The Defense of Fort McHenry.
Did America win the war against Britain?
No we brought them to a stand still.
How did this war effect America?
Strengthened the nation by producing another generation of great generals.
How many men served in the war?
7,000 Men
Why was the defeat of Napoleon important for the British war efforts?
It allowed Britain to focus their war efforts on America.
Was the Star Spangled Banner written as a poem or a song?
Originally a poem.
How did this war affect our relationship with the rest of the world?
They respected the U.S. because Britain had the greatest naval power in the world.
Where did Alexander Hamilton agree to move the capitol to, to pay off debt?
Washington D.C.
Who was the President during the war?
James Madison
How many major wars were there?
5
When did the Star Spangled Banner become America's National Anthem?
1916
What did everyone else think about the U.S. after the war?
America gained international respect.
How did this war affect the American economy?
It decreased American exports.
Led the American forces at the Battle of Lundy's Lane?
Winfield Scott
What was the most major battle of the war?
The Battle of New Orleans.
Why was the Star Spangled Banner Written?
To celebrate the victory at Fort McHenry
What did both America and Britain get from the war?
Peace
After the war how did this make America look?
Like they could defend ourselves.
Who said "We have gained nothing but peace" after the war?
John Adams
Where was the first actual war fought?
In Canada at Queenston Heights.
Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?
Francis Scott Key
After the war how did Americans generally feel?
More pride full and patriotic.