War of 1812 Flashcards
1
Q
Causes of War of 1812
A
napoleonic wars = british impressment of US sailors into service
brit restriction on trade in Europe
Brits on Louisiana purchase territory
2
Q
different names for war of 1812
A
civil war, Second War for Indpendence
3
Q
Battle of ft. McHenry
A
1814: british bombardment of city and ft
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