Causes of the War of 1812
British soldiers forcing American sailors to serve in their navy.
What is impressment?
This city was burned by British troops in 1814.
What is Washington, D.C.?
This fort’s defense inspired “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
What is Fort McHenry?
Peace negotiations took place in this European city.
What is Ghent?
This president served during the Era of Good Feelings.
Who was James Monroe?
This 1807 law stopped American trade with foreign countries.
What was the Embargo Act?
This capitol (city) was burned during the British attack.
What is Washington, D.C., (U.S. capitol)?
This battle stopped a British invasion from Canada.
What was the Battle of Plattsburgh?
This treaty officially ended the War of 1812.
What was the Treaty of Ghent?
Loyalty to regions instead of the whole nation.
What is sectionalism?
These members of Congress pushed for war with Britain.
Who were the War Hawks?
This First Lady saved important items before fleeing the capital.
Who was Dolley Madison?
This battle made Andrew Jackson a national hero.
What was the Battle of New Orleans?
This happened to U.S. borders after the war.
What is they stayed the same?
This plan included tariffs, a national bank, and roads.
What was the American System?
This Native American leader united tribes to resist U.S. expansion.
Who was Tecumseh?
This wartime event showed the destruction of war.
What is burning down the White House?
This general led U.S. forces at New Orleans.
Who was Andrew Jackson?
This feeling increased in the U.S. after the war.
What is nationalism?
This Supreme Court case said Congress controls interstate trade.
What is Gibbons v. Ogden?
This 1811 battle increased support for war.
What was the Battle of Tippecanoe?
This attack increased American anger and unity.
What was the Burning of Washington?
This battle was fought after the war had officially ended.
What was the Battle of New Orleans?
The war helped the U.S. gain this from other nations.
What is international respect?
This policy warned Europe to stay out of the Americas.
What is the Monroe Doctrine?