The War Of 1812 Flashcards
1
Q
Commerce
A
buying and selling on a large scale (ex: trade between countries)
2
Q
Impressment
A
Forcing sailors to serve in the navy
3
Q
Privateer
A
A privately owned, armed ship that is authorized to be used for war. Especially in the capture of enemy merchant ships.
4
Q
Embargo
A
Official ban on trade
5
Q
Blockade
A
Sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from leaving or entering
6
Q
War Hawks
A
someone favoring war
7
Q
Confederation
A
When several people come together for an alliance for common action
8
Q
Maritime
A
commercial or military activity in the sea
9
Q
Treaty of Ghent
A
Treaty signed to end the war of 1812
10
Q
Causes of war
A
Britian captured american soldiers
Britan and France were fighting
seizeing american ships
