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End of War
100
What is nationalism?
Pride in one's country
100
What is the name of the three hour battle that took place at Put-in-Bay?
Battle of Lake Erie
100
What is the name of the ship that defeated a British warship in fierce battle?
USS Constitution
100
Who announced his victory with the following message: "We have met the enemy and they are ours."
Oliver Hazard Perry
100
When did the war end?
1814
200
_________ is the action of shutting a port or road to prevent people or supplies from coming into an area or leaving it.
Blockade
200
General William Henry followed the British into Canad and defeated them in what battle?
Battle of Thames
200
The USS Constitution defeated this ship.
Guerriere
200
Who was the British general surrounded Hull's army, causing them to surrender, and captured more than 2,000 American soldiers?
General Isaac Brock
200
What was the name of the Treaty signed to end the war?
Treaty of Ghent
300
__________ are those who were eager for war with Britain.
War Hawks
300
Andrew defeated the Creeks in what battle?
The Battle of Horseshoe Bend
300
What is the nickname given to the USS Constitution by American soldiers?
Old Ironsides
300
What was the name of the young American who wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner," which later became the national anthem in 1931?
Francis Scott Key
300
The War of 1812 is also known as _______________
The Second War of Independence
400
_________ is to withdraw.
Secede
400
Where did the famous sea battle between the USS Constitution and the British warship Guerriere take place?
In the North Atlantic Ocean
400
How did the USS Constitution gain its nickname?
The artillery fire bounced off the hull.
400
What was the name of the Shawnee war chief whose death dealt a dealt a blow to the Native American resistance?
Tecumseh
400
Where did the peace talks begin?
Ghent, Belgium
500
_________ is to strengthen with additional troops.
Reinforce
500
What was the name of the last battle where General Andrew Jackson became victorious over the British?
The Battle of New Orleans
500
What happened to the Guerriere when the USS Constitution fired it?
Both masts were torn off.
500
Who was the American General defeated by General Isaac Brock when he retreated from his invasion of Canada?
General William Hull
500
What did the critics call the war?
Mr. Madison's War