President James Madison
When does the actual battle take place
November 7th, 1811
What is the second Barbary War
Once again, during the War of 1812, the Barbary states see this as an opportunity to again begin boarding ships and stealing the cargo and holding the crew.
What is so significant about the declaration of war on the British in 1812?
President Madison is the first President to ask Congress to declare war
Who does President Madison send to the British to talk peace, when does this happen, and what treaty comes from it
President Madison sends James Monroe to negotiate peace talks ad by December of 1814 the Treaty of Ghent is signed
How does the Second Barbary War conclude
Pretty much America takes two Algeris ships and reaches Algeris and they negotiate 1) The release of ten U.S. Sailors 2) America would finally stop paying tribute to these countries 3) The Barbary States claim to not board American ships again 4) America receives 10,000 dollars for lost cargo
Who is the real leader in the beginning of the conflict
Tenskwatawa
Where is the Battle of Horseshoe Bend fought and what is the date of the Battle
The Battle of Horseshoe Bend is fought on the Tallapoosa River on March 27th, 1814
What is the climax of the Creek war and ultimately one of the deciding factors
The Battle of Horseshoe Bend, American troops led by Andrew Stonewall Jackson totally obliterate the Creek forces led by Menawa. Over 800 warriors are killed
What two battles are fought by Andrew Jackson's soldiers and where are these battles fought
The Battle of Tallushatchee and The Battle of Talladega, these are both fought in Alabama and the second is fought in the Alabama Hills
What are some of the causes of the War of 1812
-British Impacts to Restrict American Trade -The Impressment of American Seamen -America's Desire to Expand It's Territory
What are some points of President Madison's term
-First Bank Charter for 20 More Years Fails -The Battle of Tippecanoe -Begins the Era of Road Building -The War of 1812 -The Creek War -Hartford Convention -U.S. National Anthem -Andrew Jackson defeats British at New Orleans -Treaty of Ghent -Second Barbary War -Charter for National Bank -Protective Tariff of 1816
What does the Treaty Entail
-First and most importantly it ends the War of 1812. -Second it said that all conquered land was to be returned. -Third it stated the boundaries of The United States and Canada
What were the total British Ships to American Ships in the War of 1812
1000 British Ships to Twenty American Ships
How many Americans are injured and even killed in the battle of Tippecanoe
126 Injured and 62 Men Killed
How many states are in the United States
17 States
How long did the First National Bank last
1791-1811
How high was the tax on these European imported goods
20-25%
What does the Treaty of Fort Jackson Grant America
23 million square acres in the Mississippi Territory, Alabama, and Southern Georgia
President James Madison
4th President of the United States Served: (1809-1817) Vice President: George Clinton (1809-1812) None (1812-1813) Elbridge Gerry (1813-1814) None (1814-1817) Party Affiliation: Democratic Republican
What is the population of the United States in 1810
7,239,881 people
What leads up to the battle of Tippecanoe
A man named Tecumseh becomes rather upset with the selling of land to the Americans. He wants to avoid the bad influences of the American culture. He uses this to almost rally his men to fight
What is the background of the conflict
A new leader Tecumesh begins to march around claiming that the Indians could come together and fight the forces of the expanding nation of America.
When is the Protective Tariff of 1816 Ratified
April 27th, 1816
When is the Treaty of Fort Jackson signed
August 9th, 1814
When is Washington D.C. and the White House burned down
August of 1814
What place does the Georgia army attack and then what do they do
Autossee in Alabama and they build Fort Mitchell in Alabama
What famous battle takes place before the news of the Treaty reaches President Madison and what is the outcome
Battle of New Orleans. Andrew Jackson leads forces against a British attack on the City of New Orleans and Andrew Jackson decimates the British forces
What is the official signing date of the Treaty of Ghent
December 24th, 1814
What does the army from the Mississippi Territory do
Driven up the Alabama River they destroyed the Holy Ground, the main spot the the Prophet Francis
What is the Military Tract of 1812
In May of 1812 Congress Passes this, It puts aside about 5.4 Million Acres of land in Illinois for volunteer soldiers of the War of 1812
Does the charter pass or fail to pass
It fails to pass
When does America Declare War on the British
June 18th, 1812
When does the war begin
March 3rd, 1815 the U.S. Navy is given authorization to begin attacking the Barbary States' ships
What eventually starts the Creek War
The Creeks become involved in a civil war of their own. Desperately in need of ammunition a group of Red Sticks lead by Peter McQueen goes to Florida to get ammunition from the Spanish. When they are heading back they are attacked by the Mississippi Territorial Militia and end up winning the Battle of Burnt Corn
How does the Creek War end
The Treaty of Fort Jackson
What is the Protective Tariff of 1816
The first tariff in the new country. It placed a tariff on European goods which were coming in much cheaper than American goods. Essentially, it encouraged the American people to buy American goods
How does the Battle of Tippecanoe happen
The men of Tecumseh attack the 1,000 men that President Harrison had gathered. They are forced to retreat, not without first doing their damage on the American fleet. The U.S. Now uses the land to expand even further
Why does the Battle of Burnt Corn add to the reason of the Creek War
The tribe lead by Peter McQueen is so outraged that they lead an attack of their own. They attack Fort Mims, hundreds of people die in the fall of the fort and many people across the South blame the Red Sticks for a war against the whites
What happens with the charter of the First National Bank
The two sides of the government over the charter of the First National Bank.
What do some of the defeated Creeks do after losing the war
They flee to Spanish Florida where they soon ailed with the British who at the time were involved in the War of 1812 with America
Where does this happen and who is governor or this territory or state at the time of this?
This happens in the Indiana Territory and President William Henry Harrison is the Governor of this territory
What is the Creek War
This is a conflict between America and the Creek Indians of Alabama, Georgia, and Florida
What is the War of 1812
This is sometimes considered America's second war of independence. America is once again at war with the British
What is the Era of Road Building
This is the beginning of major roads being built in the United States. Roads such as turnpikes are now being built
What State does President Madison come from
Virginia