War Of 1812

Question 1

Who was the Shawnee chief who attempted to unify the Indian tribes

Answer 1

Tecumseh

Question 2

At what battle was the Shawnee tribe beat by Harrison’s forces

Answer 2

Battle of tippiecanoe

Question 3

Define war hawk

Answer 3

Westerner who wanted war

Question 4

Define impressment

Answer 4

British kidnapping American sailors, and were forced to do things on the ship

Question 5

Describe attack on Washington DC in August of 1814 and the outcome

Answer 5

British burnt down important buildings, city surrender, Madison rallies American public

Question 6

At what battle did the American forces beat British and native Americans, ending Native American resistance on the Ohio River valley

Answer 6

Battle of Thames

Question 7

Who wrote the star spangled banner

Answer 7

Francis Scott key

Question 8

What inspired the creator of the star spangled banner

Answer 8

American flag was still up at fort Mchenry

Question 9

What treaty ends the war of 1812

Answer 9

Treaty of Ghent

Question 10

Who was the president during 1812

Answer 10

James Madison

Question 11

What was the Hartford convention

Answer 11

They thought that we lost the war due to bad communication they want create their county and not be part of Britain

Question 12

List 4 causes of war 1812

Answer 12

Impressment
Embargo act
US wanted to expand to Canada
Gain respect from the world

Question 13

Find two points on impact of war of 1812

Answer 13

Increase foreign trade

US pushes back Indians from Ohio River Valley