Flashcard on the War of 1812

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What was the War of 1812?

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A conflict fought between the United States and Great Britain from 1812 to 1815.

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Who won the War of 1812?

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The United States.

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What was the Battle of Lake Erie?

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A naval battle where the U.S. Navy defeated the British.

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Who is Francis Scott Key?

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The author of 'The Star-Spangled Banner', our national anthem.

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What is 'The Star-Spangled Banner'?

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The national anthem of the United States.

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What was one reason the U.S. went to war in 1812?

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To stop the mistreatment of American ships and crews by the British.

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What were important battles in the War of 1812?

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The Battle of Lake Erie and the Battle of Baltimore.

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What did the British do during the War of 1812?

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They burned the presidential mansion in Washington, D.C.

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What is a central idea?

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The main point or message of a text.

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What does 'evidence' mean in a text?

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Facts or details that support a central idea.