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unit 6
War of 1812, Monroe Doctrine, Missouri Compromise
Question | Answer |
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When was the war of 1812 fought? | 1812 |
Who was president during the war of 1812? | Madison |
What president passed the Embargo Act? Why was the Embargo Act passed? | Jefferson In order to stay neutral |
What happened to the economy as a result of the Embargo Act? | The economy failed |
Why did the economy fail ? | Because American ships could not leave American waters - couldn't trade and make money |
What is another word for "impressment"? | kidnap |
What 2 countries were at war in 1812 | England and America |
List the first 5 presidents in order: | Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe |
The War of 1812 was mainly a war over Most of the battles of the War of 1812 were fought in this area | Interference with trading/shipping Around the Ohio River Valley |
What was James Madison's wife name? | Dolly |
What food is named after Dolly? | ice cream |
Who was president AFTER the War of 1812? | Monroe |
In 1809, what 2 countries were at war with each other? | France and England |
Washington's belief that the USA should not take sides in a war is called: | neutrality |
What city was burned during the War of 1812? | Washington, D.C. |
Who burned the city of Washington? | Britain/England |
What picture was saved from the burning of the White House ? | Picture of George Washington |
Who saved the picture of Washington? | Dolly Madison |
What battle happened after the War of 1812 was over? | Battle of New Orleans |
How did Madison change Jefferson's policies toward Britain? | He refused to be neutral and went to war |
What was the name of the great Indian chief who fought to keep his land during the War of 1812? | Tecumseh |
What country did Tecumseh support during the War of 1812? | England |
Name the treaty that ended the War of 1812 | Treaty of Ghent |
Where was the Treaty of Ghent signed? | Belgium |
What is America's national anthem? | Star Spangled Banner |
Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner? | Francis Scott Key |
When was the national anthem written? | during the War of 1812 during the Battle of Baltimore |
"Rocket's red glare, bombs bursting in air..." is from? | Star Spangled Banner |
What does "amber waves of grain" mean? | wheat blowing in the wind |
What color is amber? | yellow |
How can America's national anthem be viewed by people outside of America? | Violent |
Why is Tchaikovsky important to the War of 1812? | He wrote a nationalistic song for Russia |
Why did Napolean's invasion of Russia fail? | The weather was cold and snowy |
How did America get Florida? | bought it |
Name the treaty in which America got Florida | Adams-Onis Treaty |
Who wrote the Overture of 1812? | Tchaikovsky |
What weapon is used in the overture of 1812? | cannons |
What president's doctrine influenced the Western Hemisphere? | James Monroe |
What is the best way to describe how Indians felt after the War of 1812 | Get out of my garden! |
Where were Indians mostly attacked during the War of 1812? | Ohio River Valley |
Who killed Tecumseh? | William Henry Harrison |
What is another name for the Black Hills? | Mount Rushmore |
What did white men find in the Black Hills? | Gold |
Why are the Black Hills important to Indians? | They believe that is where Mother Earth lives and births buffalo |
What are the Black Hills famous for today? | Mount Rushmore, the faces of 4 presidents |
What state is Mount Rushmore located in? | South Dakota |
Whose presidency was called the Era of Good Feelings? | Monroe |
Define era | years/time period |
Why was there an Era of Good Feelings? | Because nationalism was on the rise |
choose the answer with correct countries that are in the hemisphere where Monroe passed his doctrine | Ecuador, Canada, Peru, Jamaica, Belize |
Which president's doctrine concerned the Western Hemisphere? | Monroe |
The Monroe Doctrine can be defined as: | Imperialism |
What happened as a result of the war of 1812? | nationalism |
What promise did America make when they got Florida? | To never touch Texas |
Who was president for only 30 days? | William Henry Harrison |
Love and loyalty to one's country can best be described as: | Nationalism |
What American general won the Battle of New Orleans? | Andrew Jackson |
Why was the Battle of New Orleans fought? | Because there was no communication that a peace treaty was signed |
Why was the Missouri Compromise created? | To keep an even balance between free and slave states |
What 2 states were involved in the Missouri Compromise? | Missouri and Maine |
When was the Battle of New Orleans fought? | After the Treaty of Ghent was signed |
What was James Madison's nickname? | Father of the Constitution |
What country supplied the Indians with guns? | Britain/England |