War of 1812 Homework Review

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What was the largest navy in the world?

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The British Navy

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What is the act of forcing someone into military service?

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impressment

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Americans were furious about impressment. They were also angry at the British for what other act? Options: Burning the land west of the Appalachians, Destroying their navy ships, Providing the Native Americans with weapons

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Providing the Native Americans with weapons

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Under President James Madison term, there was a group of Congressmen led by Henry Clay that argued for war. What was the name of this group?

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War Hawks

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What did Congress decide to do in 1812?

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To go to war with Great Britain

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How was the United States attempt on a three-part invasion on Canada?

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It failed

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Fighting alongside their British Indian allies, the British captured the city of __________ in the War of 1812.

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Detroit

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How did the branch of Creek Indians known as the Red Sticks impact the War of 1812?

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They killed about 250 Americans at a frontier fort called Fort Mims.

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Who led the army of Tennesseans who marched south and crushed the Red Sticks at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend?

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Andrew Jackson

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Why do you think it was hard for Americans to forget about the Chesapeake Bay Invasion?

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British soldiers burned the White House and other buildings in the new capital.