War of 1812 and Jackson's Presidency

One cause of the War of 1812 was ________________.

• The British sinking American ships.

• The British electing a new President.

• President Madison just LOVED war.

British ships were stealing American soldiers to work on their ships. This is called _______________.

• imprisonment

• Taking

• Impressment

Who was the president that declared war on Britain?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

When the British came to Washington D.C. what did they do?

• Kidnap the President

• Burn down the capital

• Take American sailors onto their ships

Who is the author of "The Star Spangled Banner"?

• James Madison

• Andrew Jackson

• Francis Scott Key

What happened after the Treaty of Ghent was signed?

• Everyone got along forever

• America got new territory in Canada

• Battle of New Orleans

Which man fought at the Battle of New Orleans and later became a U.S. President?

• James Madison

• George Washington

• Andrew Jackson

An American man was on a British ship during a battle and was relieved to see the American flag still flying in the morning. He wrote a poem known as ______________.

• "America the Beautiful"

• "The Star Spangled Banner"

• "Our Flag Flies Forever"

What year did the war start?

• 1776

• 1812

• 1814

What is one RESULT of the War of 1812?

• Britain took back land in Canada.

• America gained respect as a strong country.

• America got new colonies.