Famous People & Events- War 1812

Shawnee leader who united all Native Americans to fight in the War of 1812.

• Little Turtle

• Tecumseh

• The Prophet

• Blue Jacket

Native American Chief wo defeated the Americans along the Wabash River.

• Little Turtle

• Tecumseh

• The Prophet

• Blue Jacket

Tecumseh's brother. He was a poor leader. Wanted to reject American ways.

• Little Turtle

• Tecumseh

• The Prophet

• Blue Jacket

A Shawnee Chief that led many successful battles against the American settlers. He wanted to preserve the Native American Lands.

• Little Turtle

• Tecumseh

• The Prophet

• Blue Jacket

'Father of the Constitution' Was elected president in 1808.

• Francis Scott Key

• James Madison

• Charlie Brown

Wrote the Star Spangled Banner

• Francis Scott Key

• James Madison

• Mrs. Howard

What were the reasons that led to the War of 1812?

• Trouble with Trade

• Slave Trade

• Capturing American Ships (impressment)

• Fighting over the Ohio Territory.

Why was it important that the Americans won the Battle of Lake Erie?

• Americans gained control of Lake Erie

• Indians are no longer able to get weapons from the British.

• Americans pushed the British out of the Ohio Territory.

• So the could build Cedar Point and amusment park.

• Defeated the British leading to the win of the War of 1812.