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Impressment
Who was impressing American soldiers?
The British
Great Britain and France made laws for trade that were "what" to the US?
unfair
What was president Jefferson's rule for all American ships?
Keep ships in port
Since President Jefferson's plan didn't work, what did he do?
He dropped the rule.
What was the name of the Shawnee Indian Chief who was angry with the Americans?
Tecumseh
Who secretly agreed to help Tecumseh get ammunition and weapons?
The British
Name the battle where Americans defeated the Indians?
The Battle of Tippecanoe
Who were the men elected to Congress in 1810?
War Hawks
Who was the 4th president of the US during the war of 1812?
Thomas Jefferson
Who saved the painting of George Washington and important government papers?
Who made the giant flag for Fort McHenry?
Mary Young Pickersgill
What was the national anthem for the United States on America?
Star-Spangled Banner
What was the name of the ship responsible for most American victories?
U.S.S. Constitution
What was the nickname for the U.S.S. Constitution?
Old Ironsides
Who was the lawyer who created the national anthem?
Francis Scott Key
What did general Andrew Jackson's soldiers call him?
Old Hickory
What happened after the War of 1812 was over and a peace treaty was signed?
The Battle of New Orleans
The President's house was burned
Name the general who was in charge of the Battle of New Orleans?
Andrew Jackson