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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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