The World Stage Test Flashcards
What did the defeat of the native Americans at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend do?
End the Creek War
Who was the murican leader at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend?
Andrew Jackson
What were the results of the victory of the Battle Horseshoe Bend do for the United States?
(2 things)
- There was land session of 23,000,000 acres to the United States
- It made Andrew Jackson a national hero
Where was the Battle of Horseshoe Bend fought?
It was fought in Alabama
What treaty came as a result of the Creek War?
The Treaty of Jackson
What did the Warhawks want?
Wanted to invade Canada for more land.
Who is the most famous of the Warhawks and what did he want?
Henry Clay. He wanted war with Great Britain. He was a good speaker
What were four causes of the War of 1812?
The British were doing: •Impressment •Interfering with trade •Military aid to Native Americans •Wanted more land (Canada)
Name 3 benefits of going to war with Britain
- Boost US manufacturing
- Patriotism
- Weaken Native American resistance
Who asked Congress for declaration of war?
Madison
What was the nickname for the War of 1812?
Mr. Madison’s war
What decision was made about the fire at Washington DC?
To rebuild the Capitol and the president’s house.
Where did the British set up blockades?
Eastern seaboard.
What did the blockades do?
2 things
- It prevented shipping from leaving.
* It made the war more unpopular in the north east
What was the legacy of the War of 1812?
Murica believed that their country could survive and prosper
Name four effects of the war of 1812.
- American patriotism is on the rise
- Weakened Indian resistance
- manufacturing grew
- Proved we could defend ourselves against Great Britain which was a powerful country (without France’s help)
Who won the battle of New Orleans?
America
What was interesting about the Battle of New Orleans?
It was fought after the treaty was signed but not ratified and after the war was over
Why was the battle of New Orleans important?
Because pirates and frontiersman as well as free African-Americans fought alongside US troops. Also it was a success of the war of 1812 by Andrew Jackson. 1815
If the war of 1812 ended in a tie, then why was it important? (3 things)
- Gave us a national identity and a sense of pride.
- It also made Andrew Jackson popular and he eventually became the seventh president.
- It boosted American manufacturing
From 1815 to 1825 the US enjoyed the era of good feelings, what was it?
It was an era of peace, pride, and progress
Where, when, and by who was the National anthem written?
Francis Scott Key wrote the national anthem at Fort McHenry on a ship on its way to exchange prisoners.
What did the convention of 1818 settle?
It ended dispute between the United States and Canada because it established our borders
What was decided about the Oregon territory?
The United States and Great Britain would share control for 10 years and then decide what to do
