War of 1812

What event did Francis Scott Key write the Star-Spangled Banner about?

• The night Andrew Jackson attacked the Shawnee village.

• The Battle of New Orleans when Andrew Jackson defeated the British.

• After the United States gave up its claim to Texas.

• The morning after the British attacked Fort McHenry. The American flag was burnt around the edges, but still flying high.

In attempts to cut off supplies from reaching the enemy both ___________and __________ attempted to block the U.S. from trading with others.

• Great Britain and France

• France and Native Americans

• Great Britain and Spain

• Spain and Native Americans

In June 1812, Congress declared war on Great Britain

• True

• False

What does Embargo mean?

• impose your will on another country

• prohibits trade with another country

• To send something to another place

• To tax traded items

The period in which American felt a sense of unity was known as the

• Mr. Madison's War

• Era of Good Feelings

• Protectionism

• The War Hawks

What were 2 important buildings in Washington that were destroyed during the War of 1812?

• the post office and the library

• the statue of liberty and the library

• the White House and the Capitol

• the Monroe Doctrine and the White House

What occurred when the British marched to Fort McHenry?

• Began bombing the fort for 25 hours straight

• Burned down the fort

• They didn't do anything because the Fort was too well guarded

• Defeated the United States and took control of Washington

Who were the War Hawks?

• Group of American who wanted to go to war with Great Britain

• Congressmen who thought the President should lose his job

• Group of Americans who were AGAINST war

• Troops led by Andrew Jackson

Who was the Shawnee Chief that wanted to unite all western tribes to fight against the settlers?

• Blackfoot

• Crazy Horse

• Tecumseh

• Sitting Bull

The Monroe Doctrine stated

• Tariffs would be added to American products to make them more expensive.

• The United States would not take sides in the war.

• The United States would not allow European powers to establish new colonies in the Americas

• Jackson would invade Florida.