War of 1812 – Flashcards
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Which battle occurred two weeks after the U. S. and Great Britain signed the Treaty of Ghent?
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New Orleans, Louisiana
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What is the term for pride for one's country?
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nationalism
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Which battle resulted in British veterans burning the White House and the U. S. Capitol?
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Washington, D. C.
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Prior to the War of 1812, the United States wanted to ____________.
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stay out of the conflict between France and Britain
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The people most opposed to the War of 1812 were
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New England merchants
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The War of 1812 was a result of all the following
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- a growing sense of nationalism among the War Hawks
- a desire for revenge against Britain for attacking American ships
- the belief of the War Hawks that Britain was arming Native Americans to fight against white settlers
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Which of the following two countries most interfered with United States trade on the Atlantic Ocean?
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Britain and France
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The "Star-Spangled Banner" was written during the British attack on:
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Fort McHenry, Maryland
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What was the most important reason why the British decided to attack New Orleans?
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the location of New Orleans on the Mississippi River
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Which battle resulted in Americans burning the British capitol in Upper Canada?
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York, Canada
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Which group became allies of the British during the War of 1812?
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Native Americans
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What were the provisions of the Treaty of Ghent?
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- Each nation returned conquered territory
- All outstanding debts and property taken was returned or paid in full
- No territorial concessions were made by either side
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One direct result of the Battle of New Orleans was that ____________.
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Andrew Jackson became a national hero
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What was the purpose of the Non-Intercourse Act?
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to revive the nation's trade
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Which battle resulted in the writing of "The Star Spangled Banner?"
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Baltimore, Maryland
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What were the effects of the War of 1812?
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- increased American patriotism
- weakened Native American resistance
- encouraged growth of American manufacturing
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Who was the commander-in-chief for the duration of the War of 1812?
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James Madison
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Whom did the U. S. fight in the War of 1812?
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Britain
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What treaty officially ended the War of 1812?
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Treaty of Ghent
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Who wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner?" (First AND Last Name)
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Francis Scott Key
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What is another name for the War of 1812?
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Mr. Madison's war
2nd American Revolution
War for Independence
(Any one of these)
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Why was Britain hesitant to go to war with the U.S. in 1812?
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Because the British were also fighting against France
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Who were the War Hawks?
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Southern and Western representatives who wanted war with Britain. They believed in Nationalism
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Why were the Americans unable to defeat the British in Washington, D.C.?
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Britain sent reinforcements (British veterans) from Europe- they had finished war with France
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What were the 3 major results of the War of 1812?
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American patriotism, weakened Native American resistance, and U.S. manufacturing grew.
