War of 1812 Flashcards
Why was the war of 1812 important?
Proved we can be independent. Turning point in American democracy
Why did we go to war with Britain?
Impressment
What president issued the embargo act?
Thomas Jefferson
Why was the embargo act repealed?
It was ineffective and hurt American trade
What president caused the trouble with Britain that lead into war?
James Madison
What parts of the country supported the war and what were they called
People called warhawks supported the war and lived in the south and west
Why were people from the Northeast less likely to support the war?
They depended on shipping and trade with Britain
Why was DC attacked and burned by Britain?
The US burned down their parliament building
What happened in Bladensburg?
The US soldiers confronted the British and then turned and ran back to DC
Why didn’t Madison move the capital from DC?
To show that the US will win
Why was Baltimore important?
Privateers were well populated in the area
What fort protects Baltimore?
Fort McHenry
What crippled the land attack on Baltimore?
Americans attacked first and killed General Robert Ross
Francis Scott Key wrote the poem…
“Defense of Ft. McHenry”
What treaty ends the war?
Treaty of Ghent
