War Of 1812 Flashcards
What areas make up the Barbary Coast? (who declared war on the United States in 1801)
The barbary coast was occupied by the barbary states including Tripoli which declared war on the U.S. North africa-morocco, algiers, tripoli, and Tunis were the other states
Neutrality
privileges or freedoms that are granted to nations that do not choose a side in a conflict
1807 Embargo Act
the embargo act prohibited trade from other countries, mainly Great Britain
What was the capital city of the Confederation of Native American nations
Prophetstown, was in northern Indiana, near the Tippecanoe and Wabash Rivers meet
Who were the War Hawks?
People who wanted to expand the Nation’s power and economy. the War Hawks were a young group of Republican congress members
Who were some famous War Hawks-
. Led by Henry Clay and John Calhoun.
What effects did the war between Britain and France have on American businesses?
The war made shipping to Britain and France much more difficult and caused the british to kidnap/ impress American crews. And also the Louisiana purchase gave France money
Which event enraged Americans in 1807 (British warship Leopard) (American warship Chesapeake)
The british ship leopard demanded to search the american ship chesapeake when the captain refused the british opened fire
Tecumseh-
was a powerful Shawnee chief, he tried to make confederacy among Native American nations.
Where was and who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?-
Francis Scott Key wrote this after he witnessed Maryland fort being attacked by the British and the flag was still there in the morning.
Andrew Jackson (as a general)
Americans won the battle which did not need to start showed americas strength. led his troops through enemy territory to victory in several tide-turning battles. In doing so, he greatly aided our nation’s victory in the war.
Privateers-
an armed ship owned and offered by private individuals holding a government commission and authorized for use in war, especially in the capture of enemy merchant shipping.
Warships-
a ship equipped with weapons and designed to take part in warfare at sea, also known as a frigate or corvette or etc
Oliver Hazard Perry
U.S. naval officer who became a national hero when he defeated a British squadron in the Battle of Lake Erie in the War of 1812
Battle of Thames
in the War of 1812, decisive U.S. victory over British and Indian forces in Ontario, Canada, enabling the United States to consolidate its control over the Northwest. Tescumsha died and he held an alliance with Native Americans when he died it ended. He was very important in this battle
