War of 1812 Flashcards

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War of 1812 battles took place near Canada.

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Most early battles of the War of 1812 occurred near Canada.

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The U.S. made three attempts to invade Canada in 1812.

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All three attempts by the U.S. to invade Canada in 1812 were unsuccessful.

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Battle of York occurred in 1813.

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In 1813, the Americans took control of the capital of Upper Canada at the Battle of York.

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British blockade of the U.S. East Coast.

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The British navy began a blockade of the U.S. East Coast, blocking all ships attempting to leave the Chesapeake and Delaware Bays.

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The impact of the British blockade on U.S. naval operations.

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The blockade left the U.S. Navy unable to fight as it was bottled up in port.

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The U.S. confidence at the start of the War of 1812.

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The U.S. had high confidence but an untried army and navy at the start of the War of 1812.

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The role of the Great Lakes in the War of 1812.

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The Great Lakes were a significant battleground, with the U.S. gaining control in battles like Lake Erie.

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The bombardment of Fort McHenry inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner."

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This song later became the national anthem of the United States.

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The Creek War was both a civil war within the Creek nation and part of the War of 1812.

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It involved various factions within the Creek tribe.

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The Creek were divided, with some wanting peace with the United States.

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This division affected their strategy during the Creek War.