9.4 The War of 1812

War hawks were confident of a quick victory, and America was prepared for war against the British?

• True

• False

Why did American General William Hull surrender Detroit to the British?

• He was like Benedict Arnold, a traitor.

• Hull feared if he didn't they would be massacred by Tecumseh and his Native American force.

• After a 30 day siege by the British Hull could not hold out any longer.

General William Henry Harrison decided that America could not advance into Canada as long as the British controlled what?

• The Mississippi River

• Hudson Bay

• Lake Erie

• Lake Michigan

Oliver Hazard Perry was not successful in defeating British Naval forces on Lake Erie.

• True

• False

Who died at the Battle of Thames in the Detroit area?

• Oliver Hazard Perry

• General William Hull

• Tecumseh

• General William Henry Harrison

The U.S. Navy had three of the fastest (a)   , or warships.

____________, are armed private ships that also aided in battles against the British helping to capture many vessels.

• Privateers

• Frigates

• Caravel

• Ironclads

This future president attacked and slaughtered some 550 Creek people in the Battle of Horseshoe Bend.

(a)  

Britain was able to send more forces to America after defeating (a)   .

Where did the British attack and burn many important building?

• Philidelphia

• New York City

• Detroit

• Washington D.C.