Mr. Stein NYS ELA The War of 1812: Glossary of terms

The building in Washington DC where Congress meets.

One of three major parts of the government.

People who are from Great Britain.

A group of soldiers trained to fight on land.

An important song.

Pleasing or delightful.

Loss, such as in a battle or contest.

To officially say that one country will start a war with another country.

A high ranking officer in the military.

To rush into.

To run away from danger.

Far away.

An official or important paper.

Curtains

A person who represents his or her country.

Impressively.

A large building constructed to survive enemy attacks.

An area of calm, deep water near land, where ships can safely put down their anchors.

A high ranking officer in the military.

To greet or see.

The state of being forced to serve in the British Navy.

A tree with very hard wood.

To think or believe something.

A difficult loss to deal with.

A woman who entertains guests at an event.

Wanted to do something.

Having many dark marks on wood where branches once grew.

An indoor space where many people can gather.

The tall pole on a ship to which the sails are attached.

A person who sells things.

The place where a river enters the ocean.

A group of soldiers trained to fight battles at sea on board ships.

Relating to a nation or country.

A type of cannon.

A government ruled by a king or queen.

A child whose parents are no longer alive.

To suddenly become very scared.

to shoot a weapon in order to start a fight or battle.

The daughter of your brother or sister.

To be against something.

A state of no war or fighting.

To help with.

Dangerous.

To collect.

Having or showing support and love for your country.

A place on the water near land, where ships load and unload cargo.

Disorganized and made up of many different types.

A long, thick board.

Something showing that something else is true or correct.

The wall of a fort.