War of 1812
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True or False
The British blocked US ports with their ships
True
Who did the United States declare war against?
Great Britain
Who was President during the start of the War of 1812.
James Madison
What is an entrenchment?
They are structures created to protect an area and the people in it.
Made by either digging into the ground or by building walls above the ground.
What is our national anthem called?
The Star Spangled Banner
True or False
George Washington was President during the War of 1812.
False
Which country was Great Britain already at war with?
Dolley Madison was the first ____ _____.
(Fil in the blanks)
First Lady
Who wrote a famous poem while watching the battle of Baltimore?
Francis Scott Key
Whose portrait did Dolley Madison rescue when Washington D.C. was attacked?
George Washington
What was special about the Battle of New Orleans?
The war was already over when the battle happened.
Name one reason the United States declare war on Great Britain.
Impressment
Seizing ships and goods
Who was Mary Pickersgill?
She and her friends made the huge flag that was seen during the battle of Baltimore.
What does "looming" mean?
It means that something really bad or negative is about to happen?
The USS Constitution had a special name because cannonballs didn't hurt it. What was its special name?
It was called the "Old Ironsides"
Define: Surrender
to give up
What are privateers?
Privateers were basically government approved pirates.
What is a "treaty"?
A treaty is a formal agreement between countries.
What year did the British attack Washington D.C. and Baltimore?
1814
What is the name for the people who wanted America to go to war with Britain to defend its freedom?
War Hawks
The practice of capturing sailors and forcing them to work for the British Navy is known as_____.
Impressment
Who were "The Founding Fathers"?
The Founding Fathers were the men who helped write the Constitution.
What important document did James Madison help to write?
The Constitution
What branch of the military protects us in the water?
Navy
Why did the British want to gain control of the Mississippi River?
They wanted to stop the US from transporting goods, so they will not be able trade with other countries.