War of 1812

Napoleonic Wars

During which major European War did the War of 1812 take place?

Creek during the Creek War

Future U.S. President Andrew Jackson also became famous during the War of 1812. What tribe did he defeat early in 1814?

The Battle of Chrystler's Farm

In 1813 there was a major turning-point in the war which gave the British a confidence boost that lasted into 1814. What was event was this?

The Capitol and the White House

In 1814 the British landed about 4,000 troops close to Washington, D.C. The British troops set fire to two key buildings. Which?

1815

In which year was the last battle of the War of 1812 fought?

The Battle of Plattsburgh

On September 1814, General George Prevost was advancing into upper New York state from Lower Canada. His advance was going well until his defeat at which battle?

The Star Spangled Banner

The British Navy shelled Fort McHenry in an effort to take Baltimore. After the battle for Baltimore lawyer wrote a poem entitled "The Defence of Fort McHenry" that later was turned into a song. What song did "The Defence of Fort McHenry" eventually become?

William Henry Harrison

This former Governor of Indiana Territory became the American commander of the Army of the Northwest in 1812. His army recaptured Detroit from the British and pushed as far as London, Ontario. Years after the war, he became the 9th President of the United States, but died after only 32 days in office. He still holds the record for the shortest term of any American.

Dolley Madison

This wife of the President saved priceless artifacts from the White House during the British invasion and became a heroine doing so. What was her first name?

James Madison

What US President declared war on Great Britain in 1812?

Made any and all exports from the United States illegal

What did the Embargo Act of 1807 do?

William Henry Harrison

What future U.S. president led American forces at the Battle of Tippecanoe?

American survivors are killed the following day in the Raisin River Massacre (present-day Michigan).

What happened on January, 1813, after the British and Indian allies repel American troops at the Battle of Frenchtown?

Treaty of Ghent

What is the name of the Treaty that ended the war of 1812?

Battle of New Orleans 1815

What was the name of the battle that took place because word that the Treaty of Ghent was signed had not yet reached the commanders in the field?

The Battle of Lundy's Lane was mostly fought in the dark.

What was unusual about the battle of Lundy's Lane, fought near Niagara Falls on July 25, 1814?

War Hawks

What were American politicians who favored the war called?

~ British trade restrictions against France ~ Impressment of seamen serving on US vessels ~ The US goal of territorial expansion in Canada and Florida

What were the causes of the War?

June 18, 1812

When did the Americans declare war on Britain?

February, 1815

When was the Peace Treaty is ratified and President Madison declared the war over?

Ghent

Where did the United States and Great Britain sign the Peace Treaty ending the War of 1812?

United States and Great Britain

Which countries fought in the War of 1812?

Oliver Hazard Perry

Who was appointed to command the Americans in The Battle of Lake Erie?

Mary Henry

Who was the famous heroine who walked around the battlefield tending to soldiers and providing coffee and hot food?

Canadians, British, and Natives

Who were the Americans fighting against?

Neither side: it ended in stalemate

Who won the war?

Violation of neutral and commercial rights.

Why did the United states enter the war between Great Britain and France?

New England Federalist Party met to discuss their grievances about the ongoing War of 1812.

Why were the Hartford Convention on December 15, 1814?

The northern states did not want to go to war with Great Britain because the shipping industry kept them strong and rich

Why were the northern states oppose the war?

France

With what country did the United States agree to trade with while refusing to trade with Great Britain?