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Who was the American president during the war of 1812?
James Madison
What national symbols came out of the War of 1812?
1. White House 2. Star-Spangled Banner/National Anthem
What battle happened after the Treaty of Ghent was signed?
The Battle of New Orleans
What region wanted to go to war to expand the nation westward?
The West
Where is Fort McHenry?
Baltimore
Who made the national anthem/ the star-spangled banner?
Francis Scott
What was the outcome of the American military after the war?
The military was strengthened and America realized it needed a standing army
What did Dolley Madison save from the Executive Mansion when the British burned Washington?
1. Important documents like the DOI 2. The portrait of George Washington that still hangs in the White House today
The American economy was failing prior to the War of 1812 because of ___________________.
The Embargo Act
Meaning of Impressment?
The action of forcing people to join a navy
What is one reason why the Warhawks wanted to go to war with Britain?
1. They wanted to new lands 2. They forgot how tough war was 3. They didn’t make any money in shipping
America had ____________ prior to the War of 1812 but could have been lost it if they had lost the war to Britain.
Independence
What was the difference between the Battle of Baltimore and the Burning of Washington that allowed the Americans to come away with a victory?
Baltimore and Fort McHenry were prepared - they had been preparing since 1813
what is one drawback of going to war with Britain?
1. America’s military was small or 2. The American government could not finance a war or 3. America could lose its Independence or 4. Britain was a super power or 5. America wasn’t united in wanting to go to war
What two territories did America hope to gain through the War of 1812?
Canada and Spanish Florida.
Who had the nickname ( Old Hickory )?
Andrew Jackson
Why did the Federalist party die after the War of 1812?
They were seen as unpatriotic for not supporting the war and for wanting to secede from the union.
Why did the Americans burn York in the Battle of York?
The British burned Washington in retaliation for the American’s burning Parliament buildings in Canada at the Battle of York
Why was the Northeast against going to war with Britain?
1. They did most of their trading with Britain 2. They knew the government could not finance a war 3. They feared they could not successfully challenge British supremacy.
Where did most of the fighting of the War of 1812 take place?
The Great Lakes region
who were encouraged by Great Britain to fight America
The Native Americans
How did the economy change after the War of 1812?
Overall trade increased and manufacturing was stimulated along with the
Why was the defeat of Napoleon important for the British war effort?
The defeat of Napoleon allowed Britain to focus their war efforts (resources) on their war with America.
what are some benefits of going to war with Britain?
1. Reopening of Trade 2. Creating National Pride 3. Stop Impressment 4. Expand territory 5. Secure Independence
American citizens no longer hailed from individual states but were more likely to call themselves ‘Americans’. This is an explain of _____________?
Nationalism/National pride.