Ch. 8 – sections 1 and 2 The War of 1812

Impressment The practice of forcing captured sailors to serve in British naval crews was called what?

Chesapeake Which US ship was illegally attacked, detained, and boarded by a British ship in 1807, causing a major scandal?

Embargo Act Which ACT prohibited trade with all foreign countries?

Nonintercourse Act Which ACT replaced the trade law in #3

Republican James Madison (and Jefferson) were both members of which political party?

War Hawks Henry Clay was a Nationalist and the leader of what group?

Baltimore (Maryland) Which city's harbor did Fort McHenry guard the entrance to?

Francis Scott Key Who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner?

USS Constitution Which American vessel is known as “Old Ironsides” because its hull was so solid and sturdy?

Secede What is it called when a state evokes the principle of States' Rights and leaves the Union?

New England Which US region seemed most likely to secede during the War of 1812?

Jefferson Instead of declaring war in 1807, which President preferred an embargo?

Shawnee What tribe was Tecumseh from?

Battle of Tippecanoe William Henry Harrison was most famous for which battle against Native Americans?

“Old Hickory” Andrew Jackson was also known by what nickname?

New Orleans Which of Andrew Jackson's battles was fought completely unnecessarily?  

Creek Which American-Indian group was Andrew Jackson fighting in 1813 and during parts of 1814?

Oliver Hazard Perry Who was the victorious commander at the Battle of Lake Erie (Put –in –Bay)?

Horseshoe Bend Andrew Jackson won a major victory against a group of Native Americans at what battle?

Treaty of Ghent What treaty ended the War of 1812?

Treaty of Ghent . What event meant the end for the Federalist Party and their dream of a separate Confederacy?

Shipping The War of 1812 resulted in the protection of which part of the US economy?

Manufacturing The War of 1812 resulted in the increase of which part of the US economy?

Madison When Congress declared war on Great Britain in 1812, who was the US President?

December 24, 1814 On what date was the Peace treaty signed?

Arming Native Americans Identify 3 reasons why the US declared war on with Great Britain? Attack and seizure of U.S. vessels Impressment of sailors

Britain and France Which of the following two countries most interfered with U.S. trade on the Atlantic during the period between 1798-1812:

Louisiana Purchase Which of the following events occurred first: the Louisiana Purchase The War of 1812 The Battle of New Orleans The Treaty of Ghent

The Battle of New Orleans Which of the following events occurred last: the Louisiana Purchase The War of 1812 The Battle of New Orleans The Treaty of Ghent

They allied with the British during the war, but were defeated by American troops Which of the following best describes what happened to many Native Americans in the Old Southwest Territory during the War of 1812: They won back much of their land that had been lost the Americans They allied with the British during the war, but were defeated by American troops They allied with the Americans during the war, but were defeated by British troops They became an independent nation within the United States.

Fort McHenry, MD The Star-Spangled Banner was written during the British attack on:  

the location of New Orleans on the Mississippi River Which of the following was the most important reason why the British decided to attack New Orleans:

British involvement in the Napoleonic Wars (with France) What advantage did the United States enjoy at the beginning of the War of 1812?

Secured American Independence once and for all Prevented the threat of secession What were the results/effects of the War of 1812? Gained pride and confidence Secured American Independence once and for all

Did NOT deal with impressment Ended the War What were the terms of the Treaty of Ghent? Restored Pre-war boundaries Did NOT deal with impressment