History - War of 1812 Quiz Flashcards
Who was president during (1812) ?
James Madison
What were the 3 main issues that remained when Madison became president?
- humiliation from the failed embargo
- British abusing US on ocean/trading
- Natives holding resistance
What did the US decide to do in terms of trading after the failed embargo against the British?
trade with any other countries willing to lift American shipping restrictions
The names of the two Shawnee Indian brothers?
- Chief Tecumseh
- Tenskwatawa (the “Prophet”)
The goal of the Shawnee brothers?
unite Native nations against the US
Location of Battle of Tippecanoe?
Prophetstown along Tippecanoe River, Indiana
Events of Battle of Tippecanoe?
Gov. William Henry Harrison rids of the Prophet and village of Prophetstown.
Names of the two young war-wanting politicians?
Where were the from?
- John C. Calhoun (South Carolina)
- Henry Clay (Kentucky)
Five reasons for the politicians being pro-war?
- resources
- power
- unity (Patriotism)
- land (Imperialism)
- “thought it was cool”
“Nicknames” of the politicians?
- John C. Calhoun = “the fighter”
- Henry Clay = “Great Compromiser”
Two reasons Calhoun and Clay despised Britain?
- Britain’s impressment of American soldiers
- Britain’s support for Indians
Where did Calhoun and Clay wish to invade?
British-held Canada
Name of second war against Britain?
War of !812
Three of Jefferson’s ideas on invading Canada?
- US can easily outnumber Canada
(US = 8 mil, Canada = 250,000) - overland invasion to save $$$
- no need for professional army
Three ways Jefferson was wrong about the outcome of invading Canada?
- US repeatedly rid of by Britain & Natives
- US militiamen broke rank and fled
- Us lost Detroit
Who lost/won Detroit?
- LOST = US Gen. William Hull
- WON = British Com. Issac Brock (assisted by Tecumseh)
The win of US Navy Com. Oliver Hazard Perry?
victories on Lake Erie
The wins of US Gen. William Henry Harrison?
- recaptured Detroit
- killed Tecumseh
The wins of US Gen. Andrew Jackson?
- rid of Creek Indians
- invaded Spanish colony of Florida & rid of Seminole tribe
Reaction of British after defeating the French & Napolean?
turns attention to attacking America
British navy _______ the ________ & occupied _________ ________ after their attention was turned to the Americans.
- blocked the coast
- occupied eastern Maine
After the coast and Maine, British came from _______ to _________ _________.
- from Montreal
- to invade New York
After invading New York, British came from _________, marching to ____________.
- from Maryland
- to Washington D.C.
Two buildings that the British destroyed in Washington DC ?
- White House
- the Capitol
