The War of 1812 Part I
Who did Britain become involved in a series of wars with?
They became involved in a series of wars against France.
Who was the president during the War of 1812?
James Madison was the president during the War of 1812.
Who invented the Cherokee writing system?
What was the horseback mail delivery system called?
It was called the Pony Express.
Due to a shortage of sailors, what did Britain begin to do?
Britain began to impress, or capture American sailors.
Who was the general during the War of 1812?
Andrew Jackson was the general during the War of 1812.
What was a pioneer family’s journey westward like?
A pioneer family’s journey westward was long and dangerous. Families left their homes behind forever and endure hunger, endless walking, sickness poor weather, and much more.
What was it called when the U.S. government forced the Cherokee out from their land?
The forced march of the Cherokee was called the Trail of Tears.
What did the British set fire to?
They set fire to the president’s house.
Who wrote the poem that later became the national anthem, “The Star Spangled Banner”?
Francis Scott Key wrote that poem.
What was the difficult trail traveled by wagon trains?
That difficult trail was called the Oregon Trail.
What were the three news means means of travel that increased the movement of people west?
Steamboats, canals, and trains were the new means of travel.
What city did the British attack in 1814?
They attacked the capital, Washington, D.C.
What was the War of 1812 considered?
The War of 1812 was considered the second war for independence.
Who invented the steamboat?
Robert Fulton invented the steamboat.
What was the most famous canal built during the Canal Era?
The most famous canal was the Eyrie Canal.
What was the link between the East and the West?
The transcontinental railroad was the link between the East and the West.