Causes of the War of 1812

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One cause of the War of 1812 was Britain's war with this country...

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France

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What is IMPRESSMENT?

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Kidnapping American sailors and forcing them to work on British ships.

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This Act was passed during Jefferson's Presidency to stop trade with ALL foreign nations.

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Embargo Act

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Britain blockaded U.S. ports.  What does this mean?

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They cut off U.S. trade by using ships to block the coast.

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What were the goals of the War Hawks?

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Go to war with Britain and expand U.S. into Canada.

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Who was president during the War of 1812?

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James Madison

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What nickname was given to Congressmen like John C. Calhoun and Henry Clay?

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war hawks

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What were the three main causes of the War of 1812?

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Great Britain impressment of American sailors, Great Britain giving aid to the Native Americans in hopes of stopping westward expansion, The War Hawks encouraging war against Britain.

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The U.S. wanted to continue to expand their territory

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True

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Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner during the bombardment of Ft. Henry?

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Francis Scott Key