America in 1812
What war came before the War of 1812?
Revolutionary War
What was Mrs. Madison's first name?
Dolley
List 3 reasons America wasn't happy with Great Britain.
Stealing cargo
impressment
blockading
broke the treaty
armed Native Americans
attack on the USS Chesapeake
The ability to wait for a long time without being upset is _________________.
patience
Who officially declared war for America?
James Madison
what word means to "stop people or supplies from going into or leaving a port."
blockaded
Give two facts about Dolley Madison.
friendly
outgoing
decorated White House
good hostess
was married before
Why did merchants NOT want to go to war?
They were worried about trade and losing money.
This word means: great, beautiful, or impressive
magnificent
What was the nickname of the USS Constitution?
Old Ironsides
What is impressment?
Forcing men into the British navy
How would you describe James Madison?
quiet
shy
smart
liked to read
What river did Great Britain want to take control of?
The Mississippi River
What does the word "surrender" mean?
To give up or stop fighting
What is the President's wife called?
The First Lady
What word means "a formal agreement between countries?"
treaty
Madison was the ____________th President.
4th
How did the war against France and Great Britain affect America's decision to go to war?
They thought Great Britain would surrender quickly since they had soldiers fighting in France already.
This word means, "to begin."
launch
What city eventually became America's capitol?
Washington D.C.
What group of men wanted America to go to war?
The War Hawks
James Madison wrote the ___________________.
Constitution
(also the Bill of Rights)
Where was the first stop in Great Britain's 3-Part Plan to take over America?
Canada
The system in which people buy, sell or trade items or their services is called ______________________.
economy
People who belong to a country are called ________.
citizens