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The War Of 1812
Social Studies
Question: Why was the United States getting angry with the British in the early 1800s?
Answer: - The British were giving guns to Native Americans to fight the settlers
Question: Define impressment :
Answer: Taking workers against their will
Question: Define war hawks :
Answer: People who supported war
Question: When did the U.S. declare war?
Answer: June 1812
Question: who declared war for the U.S.?
Answer: Congress
Social Studies
Question: TRUE or FALSE:
Merchants in the U.S. strongly supported the war against Britain?
Answer: FALSE
Question: What is the nickname of the U.S. constitution?
Answer: Old Ironsides
Question: What battle became an early turning point in war? And to whose advantage?
Answer: The battle of Lake Erie, Americans advantage
Question: What did the battle of Lake Erie lead to?
Answer: General Harrison could lead his troop to Canada
Question: TRUE or FALSE:
Settlers in the Northwest territory were free of conflicts with Native Americans after Tecumseh's death at the battle of the Thames.
Answer: TRUE
Social Studies
Question: Where and who won the battle Constitution vs. Guerriere?
Answer: it was located in Nova Scotia and the Constitution (americans) won
Question: Where and who won the battle of Lake Erie?
Answer: It was located at Lake Erie and America won
Question: Where and who won the battle of the Thames
Answer: It was located at the Thames and America won
Question: Where and who won the battle at New Orleans
Answer: It was located at New Orleans and America won
Question: Who saved valuable documents and artifacts before the British burned down the White House
Answer: Dolly Madison
Social Studies
Question: Define National Anthem:
Answer: A song of praise for a country
Question: What is the National Anthem of the U.S. and who wrote it
Answer: Star Spangled Banner, Francis Scott Key wrote it
Question: What inspired him to write it?
Answer: The flag was waving over Fort Mchenry
Question: When did the Star Spangled Banner become the National Anthem of the U.S.
Answer: 1931
Question: Define siege:
Answer: Long Lasting Attack
Social Studies
Question: Define Nationalism:
Answer: Pride in one's country
Question: What 3 things did President Monroe initiate that demonstrated a strong national pride
Answer: Negotiated a new boundary line with British/Canada
Question: Same question
Answer: Helped Florida become part of the United States
Question: Same question
Answer: Issued the Monroe Doetrine which closed the westen hemisphere to future European colonization
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