Flashcard on the War of 1812

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Why were Americans angry about impressment during the early 1800s?

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It forced Americans to serve on British ships.

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Which statement correctly describes the actions of the British soldiers who attacked Washington, D.C., in the War of 1812?

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British soldiers burned the White House and Capitol, as well as many other buildings.

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What inspired Francis Scott Key to write the “Star-Spangled Banner”?

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pride in seeing the U.S. flag still waving after a long battle between the U.S. and Great Britain

Front

Why were Americans angry about impressment during the early 1800s?

Back

It forced Americans to serve on British ships.

Front

Which statement correctly describes the actions of the British soldiers who attacked Washington, D.C., in the War of 1812? Options: British soldiers tried to invade the capital, but were quickly defeated by waiting American soldiers. British soldiers burned the White House and Capitol, as well as many other buildings. British soldiers surrounded the capital and after a seven-day siege, they forced the city to surrender. British soldiers set up their headquarters in the White House and held their prisoners in the Capitol.

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British soldiers burned the White House and Capitol, as well as many other buildings.

Front

What inspired Francis Scott Key to write the “Star-Spangled Banner”?

Back

pride in seeing the U.S. flag still waving after a long battle between the U.S. and Great Britain