WAR OF 1812
What happened at the Battle of New Orleans?
The British attacked New Orleans so they could have control of the Mississippi River. Andrew Jackson (for the U.S.) surrounded New Orleans with regular soldiers, Indians, state militia, and Pirates. They caught the British in an open field. More than 2000 British were killed. The U.S. won the Battle of New Orleans. It was the Last major conflict for War of 1812.
Andrew Jackson
Nickname: Old Hickory He was an American hero in the Battle of New Orleans. He was elected the 7th President of the U.S. and start an era of democracy called the Jacksonian Democracy.
What advantages did Great Britain and the U.S. have at the start of the war?
The British Navy had hundreds of ships (more than U.S.) The U.S. had well trained sailors and powerful new warships like the USS Constitution.
What attacks did the British lead against American Forces?
The British led against Fort Detroit.Then they led against Washington D.C. (set fire to the White House), capitol and other gov't buildings. Then the British attacked New Orleans to take the Mississippi River.
What do you think the most 2 important battles are and why?
The Creek War- because we obtained millions of acres of Indian Land. The Battle of New Orleans - because this was a port city to trade goods.
According to the map, what major southern port was affected by the British blockade?
The Port of New Orleans
What victories did they (Americans) win?
Won Lake Erie and The Creek War in Battle of Horseshoe Bend, Alabama, Battle at Thames River, New York
Which battles took place in the Great Lakes region?
Battle at Fort Detroit, Battle at Lake Erie, Battle of the Thames River, New York.
Oliver Hazard Perry
An American naval captain who put together the fleet that defeated the British at the Battle of Lake Erie in the War of 1812.
What role did American Indians Play in the war?
Indians helped the British win Fort Detroit. Tecumseh helped the British. Then, at the Creek War, the Creek Indians were mad at American settlers for pushing into their lands, so they attacked Fort Mims, on the Alabama river destroying the fort and killing close to 250 Americans.
What were the main effects of the War of 1812?
The War of 1812 produced intense feelings of patriotism amongst Americans because they had stood up to the British again. Also, the war broke the power of many Native American groups. Finally, American Manufacturing was boosted because of the lack of goods that was caused by the interruption in trade.
What losses did American forces face in the early battles of the War of 1812?
They lost the Battle at Fort Detroit.
What was the purpose of the Hartford Convention?
This is where Federalists (people who support the Constitution) agreed to meet to oppose (go against) the War of 1812 and send delegates to talk/meet with Congress about not having this war.
Treaty of Ghent
This was a treaty signed by the U.S. and Britain ending the War of 1812.
Treaty of Fort Jackson
This was a treaty that was signed after the U.S. victory at the Battle of Horshoe Bend; the Creek Indians were forced to give up 23 million acres of their land.
Battle of Lake Erie
This was a victory in the War of 1812, led by Oliver Hazard Perry; It broke control of Britain's Control of Lake Erie.
Battle of New Orleans
This was the GREATEST victory for the U.S. in the War of 1812. It actually took place two weeks after a peace treaty had already been signed ending the war.
Hartford Convention
Took place in 1815. It was a meeting of Federalists at Harford, Connecticut and they were protesting the War of 1812.
How did the U.S. benefit from the War of 1812?
We had more patriotism (belief in our strength as a country); we broke the power to Native American groups and it spurred the growth of American manufacturing.
