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The War of 1812 was also known as the:
Second War of Independence
Which two countries were involved in the War of 1812?
United States and Great Britain
What did the Louisiana Purchase do for the size of the United States?
Doubled it
What is Nationalism?
A strong sense of pride in your country
When did the War of 1812 start AND end
1812-1815
What was one impact of the War of 1812 on the United States?
Increase in American nationalism
What was the Embargo Act of 1807 intended to do?
Punish Britain and France by stopping American ships from trading
The War of 1812 tested which constitutional powers?
Congress' power to declare war
Which act of Congress aimed to punish Britain and France but hurt the U.S. economy?
Embargo Act of 1807
What did the Treaty of Ghent fail to address?
Impressment and trade restrictions
What did the Treaty of Ghent accomplish?
It ended the War of 1812 and restored pre-war boundaries
Who was Sacagawea and what was her role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
A Native American woman who helped guide the expedition
What was a major cause of the War of 1812 related to boats and the ocean?
Impressment of American sailors
What was the purpose of the British capture of Washington D.C.?
A symbolic attack on American pride
Which battle took place after the Treaty of Ghent was signed?
Battle of New Orleans
What significant event occurred in Washington D.C. on August 24, 1814?
British forces captured and set fire to the city
Who was Tecumseh, and what was his role?
A Native American leader who resisted U.S. expansion with British support
What tension did the War of 1812 highlight between federal and state governments?
State support for the federal government’s efforts
Which President signed the declaration of war against Great Britain in 1812?
James Madison
What were the main goals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
Map new territories, establish trade with Native Americans, and find a route to the Pacific
What was the purpose of the British blockades during the Napoleonic Wars?
To restrict American trade with France
Why did the policy of impressment anger the United States?
It involved forcibly recruiting American sailors into the British Navy
When did the United States officially declare war on Great Britain?
June 18, 1812
Which battle secured control of the Great Lakes for the Americans?
Battle of Lake Erie
What concept did the Louisiana Purchase encourage?
Manifest Destiny