The War or 1812 2nd war for independence Flashcards
The British were forcing what on the Americans?
Impressment.
Who was facing demands from congress? What were the demands?
Maddison, they wanted war.
_____ _____ and others wanted America to gain what land?
Henry Clay and others wanted America to gain North Canada.
Why did Americans start to move west?
Louisiana purchase, and attacks from native Americans.
Was the nation prepared for war?
If so then why?
NO
Small Navy, small army.
Fighting began when?
July 1812
How long did the Fight last?
2 and a half years
Americans were suspisous of Britain giving ___ to ____ ______.
Americans were suspisous of Britain giving weapons to Native Americans.
The War was a ____ With the Treaty of _____ in ____
The war was a TIE with the Treaty of GHENT in 1814.
Who got the loss after the war?
NATIVE AMERICANS
The war inspired what?
Star spankled banner.
