"The War of 1812" Ch 7, Lesson 2 Study Flashcard

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What does it mean to stay neutral?

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to not support either side

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Why did America trade with both Britain and France?

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They wanted to stay neutral.

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What was the Embargo Act of 1807?

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An act passed by Congress that closed all American ports.

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Who helped Tecumseh and other Native Americans fight the settlers?

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Britain

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President Madison declared war against Great Britain in what year?

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1812

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The War of 1812 was also called ________________.

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Mr. Madison's War

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What happened to the White House and the Capitol building in 1814?

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The buildings were set fire by British soldiers.

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Who wrote the "Star Spangled Banner"?

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Francis Scott Key

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How did the War of 1812 end?

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The British and Americans agreed to stop fighting.

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What was the Monroe Doctrine?

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a document that stated that European nations were not allowed to establish new colonies in the Americas