Flashcard on the War of 1812

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What was the nickname given to the USS Constitution because it was hard to sink?

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Old Ironsides

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Who wrote 'The Star-Spangled Banner'?

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Francis Scott Key

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What was the name of the war fought between the United States and Great Britain from 1812 to 1815?

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The War of 1812

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Who was the president during the War of 1812?

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James Madison

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What is a port?

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A town or city where ships stop to load and unload cargo.

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What building did the British army set fire to during the War of 1812?

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The President’s House (White House)

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What inspired Francis Scott Key to write 'The Star-Spangled Banner'?

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The sight of the American flag after the battle at Fort McHenry.

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What year did the War of 1812 begin?

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1812

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What was one reason the War of 1812 started?

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Impressment of American sailors by the British.

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What is impressment?

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The act of forcing people into military service.