War of 1812

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In 1803, war broke out between Britain and what country led by Napoleon?

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France

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What did Britain use their vast navy for in 1806 to try and cut off Napoleon's Europe?

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Blockade

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The British policy of capturing American sailors at sea and forcing them to serve in the British navy is called:

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Impressment

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After the Chesapeake incident, this US President _______ convinces Congress to declare an embargo.

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Thomas Jefferson

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This group of people led by John C. Calhoun and Henry Clay were strongly in favor of war with Britain. What were they called? Options: War Cardinals, War Hawks, War Chickens, War Eagles

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War Hawks

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Shawnee Indian chief who formed a Native American confederacy and lost the battle of Tippecanoe.

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Tecumseh

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In 1812, which President was the first to ask Congress for a declaration of war?

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James Madison

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This major US City was captured very quickly in the War of 1812 after American invasions of Canada had failed miserably. Options: Charlotte, Atlanta, Niagra Falls, Detroit

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Detroit

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What nickname did the USS Constitution earn after the British saw their cannon balls bounce off its side? Options: The Hulk, Old Ironsides, The Rock, The Iron Giant

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Old Ironsides

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Which major Canadian city (present day Toronto) was captured and burned by the Americans in 1813? Options: Montreal, Concord, York, Stanley

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York