War of 1812 Review

War of 1812 Review

Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.

How does the US become involved in the war between GB and the French? The US participated in re-export trade by picking up goods in West Indies, taking them back to US then shipping them to France to circumvent British Shipping Restrictions; British also took US sailors from their ships and forced them to work in the British Navy

Impressments- When British soldiers were taking American soldiers and making them work for the British Navy

What initial action does Jefferson take in war between GB and France to protect the US? He persuades Congress to declare and embargo or suspending trade by ordering ships to stay in port

Describe the Congressional Action that pushes the US to war: Congress passes bill meant to continue trade with Great Britain and France, but also pledges that if either recognized US neutrality, US would resume trading sanctions with others

What does Madison ask Congress to do? To declare war on Great Britain

Describe the initial actions of the US in the War of 1812: they attempted to invade Canada and failed due to their lack of training

Describe US action along fronts other than the Canadian: The US Navy did well and captured several British ships, and US defeated British supported Indians within its own territory including a group led by Andrew Jackson that pushed into Florida

What happens in the War when GB’s war with Napoleon ends? When the war with France ended then thousands of British soldiers were free to fight in North America

Describe the end of the war including the writing of the star spangled banner: America fought better on defense which caused them to defeat Britain everywhere except Maine; British captured the Capital and burned The White House and Capital for an arson in Canada but were defeated when they went to Baltimore, this is where Scott Keys wrote the Star Spangled Banner


What battle makes Jackson a hero? The Battle of New Orleans