Madison Flashcards
0
Q
Why did the U.S. declare war in 1812?
A
British impressment
British encouragement on native attacks
wanted Canada and Florida
1
Q
What was different about the Embargo Act of 1809?
A
trade with everyone except France and Britain was permitted
2
Q
What happened at Washington D.C.?
A
buildings including the White House were burned down
3
Q
What happened at Baltimore/Fort McHenry?
A
Star-Spangled Banner
4
Q
What happened at New Orleans?
A
Andrew Jackson leads the defeat over Britain
5
Q
Why were Andrew Jackson and William Henry Harrison important?
A
war heroes and later presidents
6
Q
Why was Tecumseh significant?
A
tribes unite against the U.S.
7
Q
How did the War of 1812 effect the U.S.?
A
manufacturing, nationalism, other nations’ respect, and land increased
new heroes
