War of 1812 ReviewWar 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?
The U.S. participated in the war by re-exporting trade by picking up goods in the West Indies, taking them to the U.S., and then shipping them to France to circumvent British Shipping Restrictions.
Impressments- doing businesses with sailors threatened the U.S. economy.

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 U.S. neutrality, the U.S. would resume trading sanctions with the other.

What does Madison ask Congress to do?
He urges Congress to declare war on Great Britain.

Describe the initial actions of the US in the War of 1812:
The United States goes to war wit world power.

Describe US action along fronts other than the Canadian:
The U.S. captured several British ships, and the U.S. defeated British supported Indians within its own territory.

What happens in the War when GB’s war with Napoleon ends?
When Great Britain’s war with Napoleon ended, troops became free to fight in North America, and British went on offensive.

Describe the end of the war including the writing of the star spangled banner:
The Americas fought better on defensive defeating British. The British burned the White House and Capital for arson but suffered defeat when moved to Baltimore. The Star Spangled Banner was written was written by Scott Keys on a hill across from the battle.

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