War of 1812 APUSH Flashcard

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What were the main causes of the War of 1812?

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British impressment, British interference with trade, American desire to expand territory

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KC 4.1.I.A

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The United States went to war in 1812 for all of the following reasons EXCEPT to:
- end British claims for repayment of Loyalist debt
- stop the British from searching and seizing American ships
- appease members of Congress who advocated war

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prevent France from recapturing the Louisiana Territory

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Rationales for supporting the War of 1812 (EXCEPT): need to safeguard the frontier, need to defend the honor of the United States, desirability of annexing Canada, obligation to protect Native Americans

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obligation to protect Native Americans

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Which key event of the War of 1812 is often referred to as the 'Burning of Washington'?

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British attack on Washington, D.C. in 1814

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What were some of the effects of the War of 1812 on the United States?

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The effects of the War of 1812 on the United States include strengthening of American nationalism, expansion of manufacturing and industry, decline of Native American resistance, and weakening of the Federalist Party.

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Who was the President of the United States during the War of 1812?

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James Madison

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Who was the British general responsible for the burning of Washington? Options: General Robert Ross, General Thomas Gage, General Charles Cornwallis, General William Howe

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General Robert Ross

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Which Native American leader allied with the British during the War of 1812?

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Tecumseh

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What was the significance of the Battle of New Orleans in the War of 1812?

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It was the final major battle of the war and resulted in a decisive American victory.

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What were the terms of the Treaty of Ghent?

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The terms of the Treaty of Ghent included the restoration of all conquered territories, the establishment of a boundary between the United States and Canada, the recognition of pre-war boundaries, and the cessation of hostilities.