Presidents
Who was the 2nd president?
John Adams
On what continent did the War of 1812 take place?
North America
Who led American soldiers during the Battle of New Orleans?
Andrew Jackson
What did the British do to stop U.S. trade ships from entering and leaving the country?
They put blockades on U.S. ports.
Who was the 3rd president, who was also responsible for doubling the size of the country with the Louisiana Purchase?
Thomas Jefferson
Washington D.C.
What weapon helped the American soldiers beat the British?
cannons
True or false: Native Americans, farmers, and pirates helped the Americans win the Battle of New Orleans.
True
What U.S. ship did the British attack, enraging many Americans?
The USS Chesapeake
Which president declared war on Britain, starting the War of 1812?
James Madison
What important river did the British hope to control, blocking U.S. trade and transportation?
The Mississippi River
What did the Americans build around the city to slow down the invading British soldiers? (hint: they had to dig into the ground)
entrenchments
Why did the British want to take control of New Orleans?
They wanted to take over New Orleans because it was a port city, which meant they could use it to bring in supplies and soldiers.
Who did the British give weapons to, hoping to stir tensions with the American government?
Native Americans
What did Dolley Madison save from the White House before the British burned it?
George Washington's portrait
After their successful attack on Washington D.C., what American port city did the British attack next? (hint: this is where the Battle of Fort McHenry took place).
Baltimore
Who wrote the national anthem?
Francis Scott Key
True or False: A peace treaty was signed on December 24th, 1814, and fighting immediately stopped.
False
What practice involved kidnapping U.S. sailors and forcing them to join the British navy?
Impressment
What document did James Madison help write that would later become the framework for the United States government?
The Constitution
What port city did the British attack in the southern United States by the Gulf of Mexico? (Hint: we listened to a song about this battle)
New Orleans
Who made the giant American flag that hung at Fort McHenry during the battle?
Mary Pickersgill
Which famous American pirates helped win the Battle of New Orleans, using their knowledge of secret waterways in the swamps to spy on the British and steal their ships?
Jean and Pierre Lafitte
They planned to 1) invade from Canada, 2) attack Washington D.C., and 3) take control of the Mississippi River.