Unit 1-War of 1812-Lesson 7-Congress Declares War Flashcards
1
Q
What does the name Warhawks mean?
A
Senators who supported a war against the British
2
Q
Who were the two people thats pressured congress and the President Madison to declare war
A
John C. Calhoun (South Carolina)
Henry Clay (Kentucky)
3
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When did President Madison declare war
A
Spring of 1812
4
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Why did President Madison declare war on Britain?
A
He believed that the British were trying to strangle the economy by hurting our American trade
5
Q
When did congress declare war on great Britain
A
June 1812
