CKLA War of 1812

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During the War of 1812, the United States fought against __________.

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the British

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During the War of 1812, the president of the United States was

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James Madison

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Why were many Americans angry with the British in 1812? Options: The British were unfairly taxing the Americans. The British had taken Dolley Madison prisoner. The British were forcing Americans to serve in the British Navy by impressment and were also trading with the Native Americans. The British would not sell tea to the Americans.

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The British were forcing Americans to serve in the British Navy by impressment and were also trading with the Native Americans.

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What was the USS Constitution?

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The USS Constitution was a ship that fought many battles during the War of 1812.

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Why was the USS Constitution nicknamed “Old Ironsides”?

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Even though it was attacked and hit by many cannon balls in different battles, the sides of the ship did not crumble and the ship did not sink.

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Where is the White House?

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Washington, D.C.

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Impressment is

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The capturing of US sailors and forcing them to work for the British

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The British gave weapons to the Native Americans.

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True

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What caused the United States to enter the war? A tax on tea, A tax on paper goods, The French and English were attacking our ships and taking the sailors as prisoners

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The French and English were attacking our ships and taking the sailors as prisoners

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What was the name of the American warship that defeated the British warship?

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USS Constitution