Madison and War of 1812 Flashcards
Who was the 4rth president of the U.S?
James Madison
What did the 1810 law congress pass state?
Permit direct trade w/ France or Britain if trade restriction was lifted
Who did Madison believe was the threat w/ regard to what?
Britain
W/ regard to France seizing their ships
Who were the warhawks?
Republican congress members
What did the warhawks want and with who?
- Expand nation’s power
- Seize fertile forest of South Canada and Spanish Florida
Who were the leaders of the warhawks and their state!?
Calhoun of South Carolina and Henry Clay of Kentucky
Define Nationalism.
Loyalty to your country
When did Madison declare the war of 1812 and against who?
- June 1, 1812
- Britain
Were the americans prepared for war?
No
Define frigates.
Heavy warships designed to attack and flee
What did Oliver Perry say at the battle of Lake Erie? Why?
- “We have met the enemy and they are ours.”
- Met the enemy and defeated them
Where did the British attack in August 1814?
Chesapeake Bay - Washington D.C
What did the British try to burn?
Capitol and President’s mansion
What hapened at Fort McHenry?
- British attacked Fort McHenry
- Next morning, American flag stood standing
Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?
Attorney Francis Scott Key
