The War of 1812

Directions - Answer the following questions in your notebook using complete sentences. Click on the blue links above the questions to find the answers.

Major Battles of the War of 1812
1. How long did the War of 1812 last?

2. What country did the United States try to capture during the war?

3. What two cities did the United States Army defeat the British at?

4. Who were the two most important War Hawks?

5. What did they support?

6. What two reasons did President Madison give for asking for a declaration war on Great Britain?

7. What were impressments?

8. What is the War of 1812 sometimes called?

9. Who was Temcumseh and why do you think he fought against the United States in the War of 1812?

10. What happend to Washington D.C. during the war?

The Battle of Fort McHenry
11. What city did the Battle of Fort McHenry protect?

12. What famous event took place during the battle?

13. What is the name of the treaty that ended the war?

The Battle of New Orleans
14. When was the Battle of New Orleans fought?

15. Who led the United States forces?

16. Why was the battle unnecessary?

17. Why do you think the War of 1812 is sometimes called Second War for Independence?