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War of 1812 (1)
War of 1812 (2)
War of 1812 (3)
Trail of Tears
Louisiana Purchase
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Prior to the War of 1812, who were the British at war with?
France
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Who was president during the war?

James Madison

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True or False: The Battle of New Orleans took place after the War of 1812 officially ended.
TRUE
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Who was President during the Trail of Tears?

Andrew Jackson

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Who did the US purchase the land from?

Napolean Bonaparte of France

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Which battle took place after the peace treaty was signed?
Battle of New Orleans
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Which country did James Madison declare war on?
Great Britain
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Why was August 24, 1814 a low point for the American side? (HINT: SOMETHING HAPPENED TO THE CAPITAL)
Washington D.C. was burned by the British
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What was the name of the act passed by Andrew Jackson?

The Indian Removal Act

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How much did the US pay for the land?

$15,000

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What was the British Navy doing to American sailors prior to the War of 1812?
Impressment
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James Madison is considered the architect of what famous document?
The Constitution
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What was the name of the treaty that ended the war?
Treaty of Ghent
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Why was it called the Trail of Tears?

The journey was long and hard, and filled with sickness and death.

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What was the result of the purchase?

The US doubled in size
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Who was the President of the United States when the War of 1812 started?
James Madison
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James Madison is the first President to ask Congress to declare what?
War
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What is a war-hawk?
A person who was eager for war against Britain.
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What is the name of the tribe that was forced to leave Georgia?

The Cherokee

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What did the US want originally from France?

The port of New Orleans

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What did President Thomas Jefferson pass in 1807 that backfired and hurt American business?

The Embargo Act (banned trade)

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Who saved the portrait of George Washington when the White House was on fire?

Dolly Madison

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About how long did the War of 1812 last?
Approximately 2 1/2 years
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What state did most of the Native Americans settle in?

Oklahoma

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What is the boundary of the land given to the US?

The Mississippi River