War of 1812

Front

Who won the presidential election of 1808?

Back

James Madison

Front

What group of people were mostly southern and western politicians who wanted war with Britain?

Back

War Hawks

Front

When the US declared war on Great Britain, what was Great Britain's reaction?

Back

They were more focused on the Napoleonic Wars.

Front

During the War of 1812, the British Navy had _______________ ships, while the US Navy had about ______________ ships.

Back

over 100, 20

Front

The US Navy had all of these advantages over the British Navy EXCEPT:

• They had a larger number of ships.
• British ships were spread out all over the world.
• US ships were close together in the Atlantic ocean.
• US warships were newer, like the USS Constitution.

Back

They had a larger number of ships.

Front

To begin fighting on land, US leaders planned 3 attacks on ___________________________.

Back

Canada

Front

What happened when the US attacked Canada from Detroit, Michigan?

Back

The US lost Fort Detroit to Native Americans.

Front

Who was the president during the War of 1812?

Back

James Madison

Front

Which continent was NOT affected by the Napoleonic Wars?

Back

All continents were affected.

Front

Which was NOT a US attack on Canada? Options: from Cleveland, OH, from Detroit, MI, from Niagara Falls, from Hudson River Valley

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from Cleveland, OH