Stations review

Stations review

The British burned down the US capital during the war of 1812. After the capital burned, a storm put the fires out forcing the British to retreat back to their ships.

Multiple Choice

What did the British do to our capital?

• surround it with an army and take everyone inside hostage.

• kidnap the people inside and force them to fight for the British

• Burn it

• vandalize it

Andrew Jackson became a hero at the battle of New Orleans. He led the US to victory with few casualties. There was even a song written about him.

Open Ended

Why was there a song written about Jackson?

American culture took off after the war. The national anthem was created and books, music, paintings, and poems started taking on American themes.

Multiple Choice

What happened to the arts after the war of 1812?

• They started moving toward British ideas

• They shut down so people could put their efforts toward the war

• they became more popular

• They started taking on American and patriotic themes

Tecumseh was a shawnee cheif who promoted unity between tribes. He formed a native confederacy that helped the British during the war.

Open Ended

What did Tecumseh do during the war of 1812?