War of 1812

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Who defeated the Shawnee at the Battle of Tippecanoe?

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William Henry Harrison

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What event inspired Francis Scott Key to write 'The Star Spangled Banner'?

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The Battle of Fort McHenry

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Which of the following is an example of impressment?

• French using their navy to block ships from entering or leaving a New Orleans
• British kidnapping sailors from American ships and forcing them into service
• Forcefully persuading congress and the president to go to war
• America restricting trade with other European nations

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British kidnapping sailors from American ships and forcing them into service

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What is the name of the treaty between America and Great Britain that ended the war of 1812?

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Treaty of Ghent

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Republican "War Hawks" were supporters of the war from which US regions?

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West and South

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What is the term used for forcing individuals into military service?

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Impressment

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Who was President during the war of 1812?

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James Madison

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Which two nations fought in the war of 1812?

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America and Britain

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What building burns down in 1812 by the British? Options: The Capital building, The White House, The Supreme Court building

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The White House

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Reason why the United States wanted to go to war with Great Britain in 1812: Fighting in California, Impressment of sailors, Wanted independence, The Stamp Act

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Impressment of sailors