U.S. History: War of 1812 QUIZ

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Why was this a peculiar war?

- Misleading name. (After war had been declared June of 1812, the war lasted 32 months until 1815, so it really was not a small war.) - Greatest win of the war, the Battle of New Orleans, had been won after peace had already been signed upon through the Treaty of Ghent, due to slow communication.

Why should this war be remembered?

-Abolished the Indians' potential to resist American expansion east of the Mississippi River -Provided America the opportunity to rewrite its boundaries with Spain, along with confirming control over the Gulf of Mexico and lower Mississippi River -Responsible for Federalist Party downfall

What factors led to the defeat of the British at New Orleans?

-Andrew Jackson -Militia fighters, Indians, slaves, frontiersmen, and pirates (frontal attack) -American Marines, who succeeded in stopping the British in gaining ground near Louisiana and Florida.

List: American failures during the war:

-Attempted invasion of Canada embarrassed nation (thanks Jefferson) -British captured national capital, Burning of Washington

List the reasons for declaration of war:

-British impressment of soldiers -Restore national honor -Believed British supported American Indians on the western frontier instead of America

Burning of Washington: what is it?

-British revenge for Americans burning buildings in Canada -Darkest day in American history before Civil War

What happens the day after the burning of Washington?

-British set fire to the Library of Congress and the Navy Yard -Hurricane strikes Washington (bye bye British) -Tornado also appears and British casualties increase

List: American successes during the war:

-Captured 4 british ships -Defeated British flotilla on Lake Erie -Retake Detroit -Killed Tecumseh -Killed Creek Indians, seize spanish fort -Create national anthem due to Baltimore victory -Force British troops to retreat to Canada -Greatest victory: New Orleans

Battle of Tippecanoe does what?

-Inflamed the west -Agitated War Hawks -Showed British complicity in Indian uprising

Federalists Post-War:

-Looked weak for opposing a successful war -When treaty of ghent is discovered, federalist party dies

What does Jackson do to the city as the British advance?

-Put the city in lockdown (established a border) -Put up an early blockade to intercept the British fleets, but it didn't stop them; it slowed them down.

What were the terms of the Treaty of Ghent?

-Restored prewar boundaries (status quo)

Impact/ importance of the War of 1812:

-Sparked nationalism -Promoted expansion (indian territory became states) -NATIONAL ANTHEM

What were the results of the war?

-Win for America -Led to patriotism spreading across the country. -United States allowed to completely be an independent country under a Republican Constitution.

Battle of Tippecanoe: what year did it occur?

1811

In what year did it become our National Anthem?

1931

Jefferson's Influence: Jefferson was Madison's what?

Advisor

Battle of Lake Erie is victorious for who?

America

Battle of Tippecanoe: who leads America and who leads Indian Confederation?

America; Gov. Harrison Indians; Tecumseh

Battle of Baltimore date + info?

American Victory Fort McHenry Inspired anthem

Battle of New Orleans (Jan 8-26, 1815)

American Victory Led by Jackson (invaded FL, defeat natives + Spaniards) Looked like America forced Britain to surrender at the time (before clarity of date of Treaty)

What happens to affect the British land invasion?

American rifleman singles out General Ross, shoots and kills him. Colonel Brooke is successor.

What was the Non-Intercourse Act of 1809?

Americans could trade everywhere but England and France

Who stands in the way of the British?

Andrew Jackson

What is Britain's next objective after the defeat at Baltimore?

Assault in New Orleans

On what date do the British burn Washington D.C.?

August 24, 1814

Where do the British go next after Washington?

Baltimore

What land battle was our worst loss?

Battle of Detroit

What was the first battle of War of 1812?

Battle of Tippecanoe

Why was Britain's next objective after Baltimore to plan an assault in New Orleans?

Britain wanted to link up with Canada and control the United States from the North, South, and West.

What territory did the U.S. want from Britain?

Canada

1811: The War Hawks: Which of the men from the Great Triumvirate want war?

Clay and Calhoun

What did Britain to do make U.S. hostile to them?

Continual violation of America's shipping rights Impressment of soldiers

Battle of Lake Erie is turning point of War of 1812 because?

Enables America to take back Detroit, helps defeat Tecumseh

What happens to England due to Macon Bill #2?

England goes ballistic. Naval hostilities intensify.

Who opposed the war and will suffer from our victory in the War of 1812?

Federalists delegates who pushed for secession of New England; they were labeled as traitors and suffered ridicule from society

Hartford Convention (Dec 15, 1814): Describe:

Federalists met up at Hartford to discuss peace with Britain but instead demand constitutional amendments to strengthen New England

What fort protects Baltimore?

Fort McHenry

Who wrote Star-Spangled Banner?

Francis Scott Key

How did Francis Scott Key get into the position of writing the "Star-Spangled Banner"?

He saw the joy and hope of American soldiers on September 14 when Brooke orders a retreat back to the British ships at dawn.

Who lead the War Hawks?

Henry Clay

Jefferson's Influence: What does he want to do?

Invade Canada (this fails badly)

President during this time?

James Madison

Madison asks congress to declare war on what date?

June 1, 1812

When is War of 1812 formally declared?

June 18, 1812

Who prevents the British from leading an all-out assault on U.S. in 1813?

Napoleon

What part of the nation is opposed to war?

New England and Federalists

Nickname of USS Constitution (ship)?

Old ironsides

Battle of Lake Erie is led by who?

Oliver Perry

What did the U.S. encourage for lack of a navy?

Privateering

Battle of Lake Erie; date

September 10, 1813

When do the British begin their land march?

September 11, 1814

What does this map suggest about the growth and spread of the U.S. population during the 1810s?

This suggests that the U.S. population is rapidly growing which is causing the need for more lands. Acquired territories soon become states when the population reaches a certain number

The Great Triumvirate

Three men who used their passion, intellect, debating skills, and pure representation of their region who dominated politics: -West: Henry Clay (Kentucky) -South: John C. Calhoun (South Carolina) -North: Daniel Webster (Massachusetts)

What ship gave us first naval victory?

USS Constitution

Why doesn't the Treaty of Ghent end the war in December 1814?

Was ratified too late (on December 30, 1814.) Along with this, the American army had just won the Battle of New Orleans soon after in January of 1815, so it took the U.S. Senate until February of 1815 to unanimously ratify the Treaty of Ghent.

Which of the men from the GT does not want war?

Webster

Which of the men from the GT hate each other, which will help in the end?

Webster and Calhoun

Battle of Plattsburgh date + info?

Win for America Forced British troops into Canada

What was the Macon Bill #2?

Withdrew trade restrictions with France and England on condition they would halt impression (Napoleon lies, they don't halt, Madison is fooled)

not only a battle among nations but also...

battle of a nation in conflict with itself

what connects the states

shipping/commerce


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