The War of 1812 notes

A conflict between _____ and ______

• Louisiana and France

• U.S and Great Britain

• France and Britain

Who did the US target because they couldn't take on the British Navy?

• Louisiana

• Native Americans

• Don Pollo

• Canada

why was it hard for the US to target Canada instead of the British Navy?

• The British and Native Americans were formidable opponents

• Canada had a strong army

The USS ________ and other americans won a series of victories over British Warships.

• Bill of Rights

• Constitution

In August 1814, British Troops set fire to the ______, _______ and many other washington DC landmarks

• US capitol, presidents Mansion

• US capitol, House of Reps

• Louisiana, Presidents Mansion

• Maine, Presidents Mansion

Why is Dolley Madiason significant to the War of 1812?

• Saved kids of an orphanage in a fire

• went back into the presidents mansion while it was on fire and saved the washington's portrait

• Thomas Jeffersons wife, told him to sign the constitution

• Wrote the Star Sprangled Banner

Who was the Star Sprangled Banner written by?

• Francis Scott Key

• Dolley Madison

• Andrew Jackson

What was Francis Scott key doing when he wrote the Star Sprangled Banner?

• Watching the Battle at Fort McHenry

• Watching the war of 1812

what was the Hartford Convention?

• Secret call for democratic republicans

• Secret meetings were held because there were fears of New England calling for succession

• Series of meetings where federalists discussed grievances(complaints) regarding the war of 1812

Who led the American Troops during the Battle of New Orleans?

• Andrew Jackson

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln