War of 1812

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Who was the fourth president that served during the War of 1812?

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James Madison

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What country was Great Britain distracted by in Europe?

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France

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Who was Tecumseh?

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a Shawnee Indian leader

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What is a War Hawk?

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members of Congress who wanted to go to war

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What was the outcome of the Battle of Lake Erie?

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U.S. won after Captain Perry continued to fight even after his ship went down

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How did Britain and its allies defeating France in 1814 affect the U.S.?

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More British troops and ships could be used now against the U.S. in the War of 1812.

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What happened in August of 1814, after the British sailed into Chesapeake Bay, 30 miles from Washington D.C.?

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British ships landed an invasion and set fire to the White House and other buildings

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What achievement made Andrew Jackson well known throughout the country?

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he lead the U.S. in victory in the Battle of New Orleans where over 2,000 British fell and less than 100 Americans died

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What was the Treaty of Ghent?

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a peace agreement between America and Britain

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What was the outcome of the Treaty of Ghent?

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Everything was restored to pre-war conditions