The Summer of 1814 - BB SR

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What was the main objective of the British attack on the Chesapeake Bay in August 1814?

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To destroy the American capital city, Washington, D.C.

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Who was responsible for ensuring that important government records and a portrait of George Washington were saved from the White House before the British attack?

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First Lady Dolley Madison

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Explain how the British blockade of the Chesapeake Bay affected the American economy and military operations.

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It harmed the American economy and prevented the U.S. Navy from operating effectively.

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Analyze the significance of the Battle of Lake Champlain in the context of the War of 1812.

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It forced the British troops on land to retreat, marking a turning point in the war.

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Discuss the impact of the British attack on Washington, D.C., and the subsequent hurricane on the city's infrastructure.

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The attack destroyed key government buildings, and the hurricane added to the damage, but the rain helped extinguish fires.

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What was the British naval strategy during the War of 1812?

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blockade the American coast

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Where did William Henry Harrison fight? Options: Near the Tennessee River, Fort Henry, Battle of fallen timbers, Antietam

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Battle of fallen timbers

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After the beginning struggles of the US in Canada, they gained momentum after a win at the Battle of

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Lake Erie

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What was an action employed by Great Britain that played a major role in causing the War of 1812?

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The British captured Americans and forced them to sail on British ships and serve the Royal Navy in its war against France.