They were War Hawks who demanded that President Madison declare war on Britain
Who are Henry Clay, Daniel Webster, and John Calhoun?
100
This is the definition given to the kidnapping of American soldiers by the British. It had been occuring before the war for 30 years.
What is impressment?
200
During the battle for Batlimore, he watched as our flag stay flying at Fort McHenry and wrote a poem called the Star Spangled Banner, which is now our national anthem.
Who is Francis Scott Key?
200
As a way to peacully end the problems between America and Britain, the government tried this, but it only angered the merchants of New England and was ineffective at stopping the British.
What is the embargo?
300
She escaped the white house during the burning of washington DC rescuing some of the most important documents to this country, including the Constitution and The Declaration of Independence.
Who is Dolly Madison?
300
These buildings were destroyed when the British burned washington DC.
What are the White house and the Capitol buildings?
400
During the Battle of New Orleans, he lead his men to kill 2000 British Soldiers, while only loosing 9 Americans.
Who is Andrew Jackson?
400
This treaty ended the war and all kidnapping of American Soldiers stopped