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Why did American ships sail to Europe?
American ships sailed to Europe carrying American goods to sell and then brought back European cloth.
Who was the president during the War of 1812?
James Madison
Oh, say can you see? By the dawns early light.
Francis Scott Key
What did the 15 stripes and the 15 stars on the flag mean?
The states that existed during the war of 1812.
Before the War of 1812, who was Great Britain at war with?
France
Who was the general at the Battle of New Orleans?
Andrew Jackson
Save the portrait of George Washington!
Dolley Madison.
She was First Lady (wife of James Madison) who save important papers and a painting of George Washington when Britain attacked Washington, D.C.
Name two causes for the war of 1812.
Impressment of American sailors
The Battle of Tippecanoe
Giving weapons to Native Americans
British believed America wanted to invade Canada
Tecumseh uniting Native American tribes and working with the British
What is impressment?
When U.S sailors were captured and forced to work in the British navy.
Which ship was nicknamed Old Ironsides?
the U.S.S. Constitution
We need to unite and fight together. I will get weapons from the British.
Tecumseh
Tecumseh was angry about settlers moving west onto Native American hunting land. He was also upset about Indian Chiefs selling land to the Americans. He believed no one owned the land, the sea, or the sky, so no one can sell it.
What happened in Ghent, Belgium?
The Treaty of Ghent was signed declaring an end to the War of 1812.
Who were War Hawks?
A group in Congress wanting to go to war with Britian.
What happened in Washington, D.C. during the war of 1812?
The British set fire to the capital city. The president's house was burned. The British soldiers ate the President's dinner.
Don't give up the ship!
Captain James Lawrence
Captain Lawrence commanded the U.S.S. Chesapeake. His final order was, "Don't give up the ship!" which is now the motto of the U.S. Navy.
What was the last battle of the War of 1812? Who won?
The Battle of New Orleans. The Americans.
Who was Tecumseh? (Name 2 things)
A Shawnee chief who united many Native American tribes to fight against the American settlers. He was also responsible for getting weapons.
Where (or when) was Tecumseh killed?
Tecumseh was killed at the Battle of Tippecanoe.
We have met the enemy and they are ours!
Oliver Hazard Perry
Perry said this during a battle he won with the British on Lake Erie.
What is the U.S. national anthem is about?
The American flag at the battle of Fort McHenry