War of 1812 Flashcards
1
Q
the Great Lakes
A
- ports all over the great lakes were vital for trade
- British still had a foothold in Canada
- American navy was more skillful than the British navy
- Oliver hazart Perry defeats British navy during battle of lake Erie
2
Q
british attack mainland
A
- new york (1814)
- pissburgh (1814)
- washington d.c. (1814) - white house set on fire
- francis scott key writes the “star spangled banner” while being held prisoner during battle in fort McHenry
3
Q
battle of new orleans
A
- 1814
- andrew jackson commanding american forces
- jackson becomes national hero for defending new orleans. even though the war had already ended with a treaty
4
Q
treaty of ghent
A
- december 24, 1814
- armistice
- both sides agree to stop fighting
- war is a draw
- the US is now firmly established
5
Q
remember this…
A
the star spangled banner was set to the tune of a British song often sung in taverns - a further jab at the British. since the song was popular, it caught on quickly
6
Q
which country saw a surge in nationalism following the war of 1812?
A
united states
7
Q
what city was burned during the war of 1812
A
washington d.c.
