War of 1812 Review

War of 1812 Review

Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.

How does the US become involved in the war between GB and the French? It was because the us was participated in re-export trade by picking up goods in West Indies, taking them to US, and then shipping them to France to circumvent British Shipping Restrictions.

What initial action does Jefferson take in war between GB and France to protect the US? Jefferson persuaded Congress to declare and embargo or suspending of trade by ordering ships to stay in port.

Describe the Congressional Action that pushes the US to war: Congress passes bills meant to resume trade with GB and France, but also pledged that if either recognized US neutrality, US would resume trading sanctions with other

What does Madison ask Congress to do? Urges Congress to declare war on GB

Describe the initial actions of the US in the War of 1812: invade Canada several times but were turned away by a small British force and Indians, mostly due to their lack of training

Describe US action along fronts other than the Canadian: Little US Navy performed well capturing several British ships, and US defeated British supported Indians within its own territory including a group led by Andrew Jackson that pushed into Florida

What happens in the War when GB’s war with Napoleon ends? With the defeat of Napoleon thousands of British troops became free to fight in North America.

Describe the end of the war including the writing of the star spangled banner: War sparked nationalism in US, effectively killed the Federalist Party, and ended the Indian resistance

What battle makes Jackson a hero? Jackson won Battle of New Orleans.