Vocabulary
What does it mean to be "captured"?
To take and hold a person, place, or thing by using force.
Why did the United States want to trade with both Great Britain and France?
To have more options for trade and economic growth.
Who was Tecumseh?
A Native American leader who fought for the British.
What was the significance of Fort McHenry?
It protected the port of Baltimore, and the American flag flying there showed they won the battle.
What did the War of 1812 show about the United States?
It showed that the U.S. was strong and willing to fight for its rights.
What does "freedom of the seas" mean?
It means that people can sail ships wherever they want.
What event in 1803 started a war involving Great Britain?
Napoleon Bonaparte started a war with Great Britain.
What did Dolley Madison do when the British came to the White House?
She saved important papers and a painting of George Washington.
What happened in the Battle of New Orleans?
General Jackson led American forces to victory.
Did the United States gain or lose land after the War of 1812?
The U.S. did not gain new land.
What is a navy?
A nation's warships and all the people who work on them.
What led to Americans wanting freedom of the seas?
British ships were taking American ships going to France.
Who led the American forces in the Battle of New Orleans?
General Andrew Jackson.
What did the British do to Washington, D.C.?
They burned the White House and other buildings.
How long did the War of 1812 last?
The war lasted more than two years.
What were British captains doing on American ships?
They were taking American sailors and forcing them to work on British ships.
Who was President during the War of 1812?
James Madison.
What was Tecumseh fighting for during the War of 1812?
He was fighting to help Native Americans get their land back.
Why was the Battle of New Orleans unique?
It happened after the peace treaty had been signed.
What was the impact of the War of 1812 on future relations with Great Britain?
Great Britain never fought the United States again.
Why were Americans angry at the British during the War of 1812?
The British were stopping American ships and taking sailors.
What did Americans want when they fought against the British?
They wanted the right to trade freely and not have their ships taken.
Who wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner"?
Francis Scott Key.
What was the outcome of the War of 1812 for the United States?
Neither country gained new land, but the U.S. proved it was strong.
Why was the War of 1812 considered significant in U.S. history?
It established the United States as a strong nation that could defend its interests.