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Unit 6
War of 1812, Monroe Doctrine, Missouri Compromise
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When was the war of 1812 fought? | 1812 |
| Who was president during the war of 1812? | Madison |
| What president signed the Embargo Act? | Jefferson |
| 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 |
| What was James Madison's wife's name? | Dolly |
| What food is named after Dolly? | ice cream |
| Who was the fifth president? | 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 ? | He expressed his nationalistic feelings through song |
| 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 gives birth to 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 | Mexico, Peru, Haiti |
| Which president's doctrine concerned the Western Hemisphere? | Monroe |
| Define "doctrine" | law |
| What happened in the U.S. 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 poor 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 |
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