Important people
America had ____________ prior to the War of 1812 but could have been lost it if they had lost the war to Britain.
Independence
The Battle of New Orleans created a hero, who was this hero?
Andrew Jackson (“Old Hickory”)
This president asked Congress to declare war with Britain.
James Madison
What two territories did America hope to gain through the War of 1812?
1. Canada 2. Spanish Florida
Why did the Federalist party die after the War of 1812?
They were seen as unpatriotic for not supporting the war and for wanted to secede from the union.
Where did most of the fighting of the War of 1812 take place?
The Great Lakes region
How did the economy change after the War of 1812?
Overall trade increased and manufacturing was stimulated along with the