Madison & War of 1812 Flashcard

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To kidnap and force individuals to serve in the navy or military of another country.

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Impressment

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What is Nationalism?

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Having extreme pride in one's nation

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The War of 1812, which took place between 1812-1815, was a war primarily between the United States and _________.

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Great Britain or England

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Which of these was NOT a cause of the War of 1812?
- Britain was kidnapping American sailors (impressment).
- Britain was hurting US trade and harming its economy.
- Britain was arming and assisting Native Americans to attack US settlers.
- Britain was upset about America attacking London.

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Britain was upset about America attacking London.

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Who had the larger, stronger navy during the war of 1812?

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Great Britain

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During the Battle of Fort McHenry, Francis Scott Key witnessed the bombardment, inspiring him to write _____.

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The Star Spangled Banner

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After the war ended, it took weeks for word to get to the United States, so the final major battle, the Battle of ______, actually took place AFTER the war already ended. Options: Lake Erie, New Orleans, Atlanta, South Carolina

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New Orleans

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The future president who was the American General during the Battle of New Orleans was ______.

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Andrew Jackson

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What was a result of the War of 1812?

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Americans felt a new sense of national pride.

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The American economy's condition due to the effects of the Embargo Act of 1807.

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Suffered Greatly