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| What is the War of 1812 often called? | The 2nd War of Independence |
| Who was fought in the War of 1812? | The Americans and English |
| What years was the war fought? | In 1812-1814 |
| What was the Embargo Act? | Forbade Americans to export or import goods |
| Why did the embargo prove to be ineffective? | American sailors lost their jobs, hurt merchants, farmers couldn't ship wheat and American citizens wer unable to import sugar and tea |
| What were the 3 causes of the War of 1812? | impressment, imperialism, Indians |
| Who was the president during the War of 1812? | james Madison |
| What happened to Washington D.C.? | It was invaded |
| What famous song was written? | The Star Sapangled Banner |
| What happened to the U.S. invasion of Canada? | The invasion was unsuccessful |
| What treaty ended the war? | The Treaty of Ghent |
| When was the treaty signed? | December 24, 1814 |
| What was unusual about the Battle of New Orleans? | It was fought two weeks after the Treaty of Ghent was signed |
| What happened to General Andrew Jackson? | Jackson became a famous hero and then became president |
| Why did both France and England stop American ships and search them? | To look for British seaman |
| What does impressment of seamen mean? | to take by force |
| What does embargo mean? | A ban on trade |
| Who were the War Hawks? | People who wanted war |
| Why did Henry Clay's group want the US to annex Canada? | To expand the US |
| What was the first successful naval battle fought? | On Lake Erie led by Commander Perry |
| Who was Tecumseh? | Indian who fought with the British against the Americans |
| Why did the Indians fight against the Americans? | they were angry over their lands being taken away |
| Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner? | Francis Scott Key |
