EAH Lesson 22: War Hawks, Indians, and the War of 1812 – Flashcards
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Tecumseh
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An Indian leader who gave up the white mans ways and tried to rally the Indians against the white man.
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William Henry Harrison
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He was in charge of the Indian territory, tried to "civilize" the Indian by making them farmers, and swindled Indians out of millions of acres of land.
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Andrew Jackson
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An Indian fighter and commander of US forces in the Battle of New Orleans.
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Andrew Jackson
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An Indian fighter and commander of US forces in the Battle of New Orleans.
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What was the Red Stick Confederacy?
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An Indian group led by Tecumseh that fought Williams Henry Harrison.
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How did "Old Ironsides" get its nickname?
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After defeating two British ships; it appeared impenetrable to cannon balls
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Who participated in the Creek War and what was the end result?
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Andrew Jackson led the army attack against the Creek Indians who massacred citizens. The Creek Indians hoped to defeat the Americans while they waged war against Britain.
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What happened in 1814 that strengthened the British military in America?
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Napoleon was defeated, after which the British were able to concentrate all their forces in America.
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What happened after the battle of Bladensburg?
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American troops were defeated and fled; President Madison left the White House and the British burned Washington.
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What prevented the British fleet from advancing to Baltimore by water?
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Ft. McHenry prevented the British fleet from advancing to Baltimore by water.
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What were the terms of the Peace of Ghent?
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No changes were made in the borders or territories of the United States.
