War of 1812

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Who was elected president in 1808?

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James Madison

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Who was elected President in 1808?

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James Madison

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Why did the president want America to remain neutral while Great Britain and France were at war with each other?

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He wanted Americans to continue trading with both Great Britain and France.

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The practice of capturing American sailors from their ships and forcing them to work on British ships is called

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Impressment

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Why did the war hawks believe that America should go to war with Great Britain?

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They believed Great Britain was helping the Native Americans fight the settlers by providing them with weapons.

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True or False: The Shawnee Indian chief, Tecumseh, wanted the Indian nations to unite to help fight against the settlers who were taking their land.

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True

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Who fought at the Battle of Tippecanoe?

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William Henry Harrison's army and Tecumseh's followers.

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Are these the three goals that America wanted to accomplish by declaring war with Great Britain? 1. Stop impressment 2. Keep Great Britain from helping the Indians fight the settlers 3. Get the British out of Canada

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TRUE

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Who was the United States captain who forced British ships to surrender on Lake Erie?

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Captain Oliver Hazard Perry

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Why was the Battle of Lake Champlain significant?

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The battle forced the British to return to Canada and abandon their plans to attack New York.