War of 1818

Question 1

When did U.S declare war on Great Britain?

Answer 1

June 18

Question 2

Who was president during the war?

Answer 2

Andrew Jackson

Question 3

What was the War of 1812 and why was it fought?

Answer 3

The war of 1812 was a war fought between Great Britain in the U.S mainly over trade in the Ohio River Valley. It was fought because of Great Britain trying to restrict U.S trade and the U.S wanting to expand its borders.

Question 4

What was the battle of new orleans and why was it so signifagant

Answer 4

The battle of New Orleans was a war fought after the war had already ended but the news of the treaty had not yet reached Andrew Jackson. The U.S did not have enough ammo so Jackson told his troops to not fire until they can see the white in there eyes and they ended up winning the battle and giving jackson his road to the white house

Question 5

Andrew Jackson

Answer 5

Major general in army
negotiated treaty with Creek Nation
invaded spanish Florida to elimante threats
strengthened defenses in New Orleans
January 8, 1815 he defeated the british in Lousiana
won battles of New Orleans
used rep to negotiate treaties

Question 6

Monroe Doctrine

Answer 6

a U.S policy by James Monroe that said that only intevention by external powers in politics is hostile