War of 1812

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Causes of the War of 1812 included:

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interfere with ​

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shipping.

British​

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American ​

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​

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wanted expansion into British Canada

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British

American

kidnap

soldiers

War Hawks

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Burning of Washington

Battle of Baltimore

Battle of New Orleans

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During the Battle of ​

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, the ​

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set the ​

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, the ​

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, and other ​

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buildings on fire.

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Washington, D.C.

British

White House

Capitol Building

public

Baltimore

Philadelphia

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A main cause of the War of 1812 was ​

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Match

Match the following

• Tecumseh was killed

• Americans burned Canadian parliament

• destroyed 2 British vessels

• armed private ship

• gained control of the Great Lakes

Battle of Thames

Battle of York

U.S.S. Constitution

privateer

Battle of Lake Erie

• Battle of Thames

• Battle of York

• U.S.S. Constitution

• privateer

• Battle of Lake Erie

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Why did the United States declare war on ​

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of American Sailors

–Native American ​

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aided by the British

–Interference with American ​

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​

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attacked ​

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in August 1814.

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Britain

Washington, D.C.

France

United States

Philadelphia

New York

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The British had captured American sailors in an act called ​

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, which paired with Americas interest in annexing ​

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led to the War of 1812

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America went to war with Great Britain in 1812 because ​

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Andrew Jackson was a war hero because he won ​

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after the War of 1812.

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The Battle of New Orleans

The Revolutionary War

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Match the following causes of the War of 1812 to the correct description

• Trade Restrictions

• Impressment

• Land Interests

• Native American Conflicts

England and France wanted to stop US trade

American sailors were forced to into the British Navy

England and the US wanted to expand west of the Appalachian Mountains

Tribes attempt to organize and ally with England to stop US expansion

• England and France wanted to stop US trade

• American sailors were forced to into the British Navy

• England and the US wanted to expand west of the Appalachian Mountains

• Tribes attempt to organize and ally with England to stop US expansion

Multiple Choice

8.5(D) Which action completed this graphic organizer?

• French naval attacks on U.S. harbors

• French embargoes on trade with the United States

• British invasions of countries allied with the United States

• British impressment of U.S. sailors

Open Ended

How do you think the practice of impressment influenced the relationship between the United States and Britain in the early 1800s?

Multiple Choice

Why did the British policy of impressment anger many Americans in the early 19th century?

• It led to the kidnapping of American sailors and the seizure of American ships and cargo.

• It encouraged American sailors to join the British navy voluntarily.

• It resulted in the British providing supplies to the Americans.

• It improved trade relations between the US and Britain.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a reason Americans were angered by British support of Native tribes during US westward expansion?

• The British supplied Native tribes with weapons, violating treaties.

• The British refused to trade with the US.

• The British supported American settlers.

• The British signed a peace treaty with the US.

Open Ended

Explain how the actions of the 'War Hawks' influenced the decision to declare war on Great Britain in 1812.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were causes of the War of 1812?

• Impressment of US sailors by Britain

• Britain arming Native Americans

• US agreement with France

• Desire for US territorial expansion

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The USS Constitution earned the nickname 'Old ___' after cannon balls bounced off its sides during a battle with the HMS Guerriere.

Open Ended

Discuss the significance of naval battles, such as those at sea and on Lake Erie, in the overall outcome of the War of 1812.

Multiple Choice

What was the outcome of the Battle of Lake Erie for the American forces?

• They lost control of the lake.

• They suffered defeat and retreated.

• They achieved victory despite heavy casualties.

• They surrendered to the British.

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First Lady Dolley Madison saved the portrait of ___ during the burning of the Capital.

Multiple Choice

What was the main reason the British set fire to the Capitol and other buildings in Washington, D.C. during the War of 1812?

• Retaliation for the burning of buildings in Canada

• To capture the President

• To gain control of the U.S. government

• To steal valuable artifacts

Multiple Select

Which of the following were outcomes of the Battle of Baltimore?

• The British fleet withdrew

• The American flag flew over Fort McHenry

• The British captured Baltimore

• Francis Scott Key was inspired to write a poem

Open Ended

Explain how the events at Fort McHenry influenced American national identity.

Multiple Choice

What was the main purpose of the Treaty of Ghent?

• To restore conditions between Britain and the United States to what they were before the war

• To give the United States new territory

• To punish the British for attacking Washington, D.C.

• To make Francis Scott Key a national hero

Open Ended

Discuss why the Battle of New Orleans was considered inconsequential to the outcome of the War of 1812, yet still important to American nationalism.

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Which of the following actions did the British take as part of their impressment policy?

• Seized any ships (US) going to France

• Took the cargo from ships

• Recaptured deserters off US ships

• Allowed American sailors to freely trade with France

Open Ended

How did the British policy of impressment contribute to the call for war against Britain in the early 19th century?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a result of the war according to the slide?

• The British agreed to respect U.S. borders and stay out of the Northwest Territory.

• Americans became more self-reliant due to manufacturing their own goods.

• The United States gained new territory from Great Britain.

• Indian resistance in the Northwest Territory was crushed.