CKLA war of 1812 L2

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Who were the War Hawks?

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Members of Congress who wanted to show that America was strong.

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Who were the merchants during the War of 1812?

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People who did NOT want to go to war.

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What is a treaty?

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A signed document that agrees two countries will be friendly.

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What event led the United States to declare war on Britain?

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The Battle of Tippecanoe.

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How did Native Americans get weapons?

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They got them from the British outposts.

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What was the main goal of the War Hawks?

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To strengthen America and support going to war.

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What is the significance of the Battle of Tippecanoe?

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It was a key event that led to the U.S. declaring war on Britain.

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What does it mean to declare war?

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To officially announce that a country is going to fight another country.

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Who were the Native Americans in the context of the War of 1812?

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Groups that were involved in the conflict and sometimes allied with the British.

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What was the role of British outposts during the War of 1812?

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They provided weapons to Native Americans.