War of 1812 Overview

True (A)

Constitution

<p>ours</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Oliver Hazard Perry = Commander of the Lake Erie naval forces William Henry Harrison = American general who led unsuccessful campaigns in Canada John Bull = Cartoon representation of the British Brother Jonathan = Cartoon representation of Americans</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The British controlled key waterways like Lake Erie (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It represents the victory of Oliver Hazard Perry and his naval forces at Lake Erie.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Battle of Thames (A), Battle of New Orleans (B), Battle of Horseshoe Bend (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sir Edward Pakenham</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Horseshoe Bend</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Battle of Thames = 1813 Battle of New Orleans = 1815 Battle of Horseshoe Bend = 1814 Burning of Washington D.C. = 1814</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Andrew Jackson</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Impressment of American sailors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Oliver Hazard Perry</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>New Orleans</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lake Erie = American forces win Washington, D.C. = British victory New Orleans = American forces win Battle of Bladensburg = British victory</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>General William Hull (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>peace medals</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Native American</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Approximately 50,000 to 100,000 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>William Hull = Led the American army into Canada Tecumseh = Leader of Native American warriors James Madison = President during the war General Harrison = Fought in the Battle of the Thames</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Military commanders were too old for warfare.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The death of Tecumseh (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To create a Native American confederation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>lands</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>John Bull = Britain Brother Jonathan = United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The end of the Napoleonic Wars (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>August 1814</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The British navy blockades the coast (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fort McHenry</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lake Erie</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fort McHenry = Successful defense against British forces Lake Erie = Perry's victory over the British Detroit = American forces retreat Baltimore = British forces withdraw</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It secured American control of the Great Lakes. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1814</p> Signup and view all the answers

Conflict between the United States and Britain from 1812 to 1815.

The end of the War of 1812 produced a new spirit of nationalism.

Key victory where Perry defeated the British navy in 1813.

Event where British forces set fire to Washington, D.C. in 1814.

American forces won a decisive battle after the war's official end in January 1815.

Commander of American naval forces on Lake Erie during the War of 1812.

A famous American frigate that fought in the War of 1812.

Result of the battle where the British lost to Perry's forces.

Perry’s message: 'We have met the enemy and they are ours.'

Privately owned ships that attacked enemy vessels during the War of 1812.

Present-day Toronto, Canada, attacked and burned by Americans in 1813.

Illustrations showing satirical commentary on political events, often using symbols.

Congressional leaders who advocated for war against Britain in 1812.

Awards given by President Madison to Native Americans who aided the U.S. in the War of 1812.

American general who led the troops from Detroit into Canada; he surrendered Detroit to the British.

A Native American leader who fought against the American invasion and was allied with the British during the War of 1812.

An important battle where American forces won a decisive victory, killing Tecumseh on October 5, 1813.

Many state militias were poorly trained and opposed the war, leading to unpreparedness in the American forces.

The American forces misjudged the capabilities of British and allied Native American troops.

The British navy blockaded the U.S. coast during the War of 1812.

In 1813, Commodore Perry defeated the British navy on Lake Erie.

A fort that defended Baltimore from British attacks in 1814.

General Harrison defeated the British at the Battle of the Thames in 1813.

During the War of 1812, American forces aimed to resist British control.

The war fostered nationalism and unity among Americans post-conflict.

A pivotal battle where American forces successfully defended against British invasion.

Cities like Fort McHenry and Lake Erie were vital during the War of 1812.

A crucial American victory against British forces in 1813.

Key area where British forces engaged in naval battles during the War of 1812.

A significant American victory that helped secure the northern front in 1814.

An important battle where American forces defeated Creek Indians in 1814.

A strong sense of pride and identity that surged after the War of 1812.

The strategy used by the British to restrict American trade during the war.

A decisive battle in 1814 where American forces defeated the Creeks.

A Tennessee planter who led American forces against the Creeks.

The British increased military efforts in America after defeating Napoleon.

The outcome of Jackson's attack led to the Creeks surrendering most of their land.

In August 1814, British troops overpowered American militia and entered the city.

The surrender of most Creek land to the United States post-defeat.

The alliance that Tecumseh aimed to form among tribes, ended with his death.